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Boy/GirlPronounced American English /ˈbɜɹ.ni/; British English /ˈbɜː.ni/

Bernie

This name is a diminutive of Bernard, Bernadette, Bernice and other names beginning with Bern.

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Bernie is a boy/girl name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈbɜɹ.ni/; British English /ˈbɜː.ni/.

GenderBoy/Girl
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈbɜɹ.ni/; British English /ˈbɜː.ni/

Meaning and history

This name is a diminutive of Bernard, Bernadette, Bernice and other names beginning with Bern.

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Usage: english

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