Find out how popular the first name Benard has been for the last 49 years (from 1974 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Benard by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Benard is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Benard.

The history of the first name Benard

The name Benard is derived from the Germanic name Bernard, which itself has its origins in the Frankish Burgundian name Bernhard. This name was composed of the elements "bern" meaning "bear" and "hard" meaning "brave" or "hardy". Thus, the original meaning of the name Benard is "brave as a bear".

The name Bernard was popularized in the Middle Ages by several saints and rulers who bore the name, including St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153), a renowned French abbot and theologian. Another notable bearer was Bernard of Menthon (923-1008), who founded hospices in the Alps to aid travelers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Benard dates back to the 9th century, when a Frankish nobleman named Bernhard was mentioned in the Annals of Fulda, a medieval chronicle. In the 11th century, a Benedictine monk named Benard of Arles was known for his writings on monastic life.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Benard. These include Benard de Ventadour (1135-1195), a French troubadour and composer, and Benard of Trilia (1240-1292), an Italian philosopher and theologian who studied under St. Thomas Aquinas.

In the 15th century, Benard Palissy (1510-1590) was a French potter and naturalist known for his contributions to the development of ceramics. Benard Nieuwentyt (1654-1718) was a Dutch mathematician and philosopher, best known for his work on natural theology.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Benard Renault (1836-1919), a French industrialist and the founder of the Renault automobile company. Renault's innovative designs and mass production techniques helped to revolutionize the automotive industry.

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