Berdien as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Berdien

What is the meaning of the name Berdien ?

The baby name Berdien is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbɛr.diən/ — approx. "BER-deen" (Dutch, stress on first syllable).

Berdien is Dutch in Origin.

Berdien is a Dutch feminine given name, most likely a contracted pet form of Berendina or Bernardine, feminine derivatives of Bernard or Barend. The underlying Germanic elements are bern, meaning bear, and hard, meaning brave or hardy, yielding the sense strong, brave bear. In Dutch naming, truncation and the -dien or -dine endings are common in affectionate forms, which explains the streamlined Berdien.

Used mainly in the Netherlands and Flanders since the twentieth century, it has remained uncommon yet recognizable, with a brief bump in the 1980s-1990s aided by the visibility of Dutch flautist Berdien Stenberg. Variants and related forms include Berdine (Afrikaans/Dutch), Berendien, Berendina, and Bernardine; cognates further afield are Bernadette (French) and Bernadine (English). Diminutives and nicknames often seen are Berdi, Dien, and Dina. The enduring bear-and-bravery etymology lends Berdien a sturdy, warm character while keeping the sound light and modern.