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The baby name Bernice is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /bərˈniːs/ (ber-NEES); alternate: /ˈbɜːrnɪs/ (BER-nis).

Bernice is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: IPA: /bərˈniːs/ (ber-NEES); alternate: /ˈbɜːrnɪs/ (BER-nis)

What is the meaning of the name Bernice ?

The baby name Bernice is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /bərˈniːs/ (ber-NEES); alternate: /ˈbɜːrnɪs/ (BER-nis).

Bernice is Greek in Origin.

Bernice derives from the ancient Greek Bereníkē (Βερενίκη), built from phérein “to bring” and níkē “victory,” hence “bringer of victory.” The name belonged to several Hellenistic queens of Egypt, notably Berenice II, whose tresses inspired the constellation Coma Berenices. In the New Testament (Acts 25), Bernice - sister of Herod Agrippa II - appears in the court at Caesarea, helping carry the name into Christian contexts. Through later Latin and Romance transmission, Berenice sometimes converged with Veronica by folk etymology, though they are etymologically distinct.

Use in English rose with classical revivals and saw a late‑Victorian and early 20th‑century peak, especially in the United States. International variants include Bérénice (French), Berenice (Italian/Spanish), Berenike (German/Greek transliteration), and Berniece or Bernise as English spellings; related nicknames are Bernie, Berry, Binnie, and Nici. The name’s enduring appeal lies in its triumphant meaning and its blend of regal, literary, and biblical associations.

Bernice has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Bernice

Bernice Liu Actor|musician · Born 1979 · Canada Bernice Liu is a Canadian actress, singer, and model best known in Hong Kong after winning Miss Chinese International 2001. She had earlier won Miss Chinese Vancouver 2000, which helped launch her entertainment career.

Bernice – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2015 #1 945
BI 0 #12 1 425
NA 0 #27 7 2,537
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
MT 0 #39 5 1,767
GH Girls 0 #42 1,287 6,973
BI Boys 0 #44 1 917
MO 0 #49 4 2,706
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
MT Girls 0 #92 61 3,773
GH 0 #93 190 5,396
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
TW 0 #98 6 4,523
QA 0 #104 3 7,011
PH 0 #108 3 5,607
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
BW Girls 0 #144 8 4,216
PR Girls 0 #151 11 3,171
NA Girls 0 #156 69 7,146
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
Sweden Girls 2021 #182 2 1,666
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
LU Girls 0 #189 2 4,850
AO Girls 0 #190 20 4,575
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
SG 0 #208 62 11,010
MO Girls 0 #223 29 7,056
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
JM Girls 0 #230 30 7,507
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
TW Girls 0 #255 22 8,139
NG 0 #264 9 5,926
SG Girls 0 #265 380 18,916
Canada Girls 2024 #279 7 2,795
IL 0 #280 3 6,291
MY 0 #291 40 12,352
SA 0 #310 3 10,560
GH Boys 0 #314 32 8,138
ZA 0 #314 134 14,421
HK 0 #317 32 8,483
CN Girls 0 #323 27 8,829
DK Girls 0 #326 4 7,429
QA Girls 0 #337 7 15,378
HK Girls 0 #355 296 16,104
PH Girls 0 #357 34 13,098
CM Girls 0 #360 188 11,671
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
NL 0 #369 23 2,481
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
OM Girls 0 #387 10 15,987
ZA Girls 0 #387 1,483 25,928
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
France Girls 2021 #399 7 3,185
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
NG Girls 0 #482 354 15,093
KW Girls 0 #483 33 19,177
PA Girls 0 #516 3 9,861
CR Girls 0 #523 10 11,342
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
AE Girls 0 #531 23 20,968
GT Girls 0 #539 3 7,500
PS Girls 0 #543 5 10,981
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
CM Boys 0 #568 8 12,054
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
MY Girls 0 #609 414 24,821
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
IL Girls 0 #638 8 11,648
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
Finland Girls 2026 #676 63 3,895
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
SG Boys 0 #733 7 17,960
NL Girls 0 #740 217 5,933
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
KW Boys 0 #800 7 18,755
Germany Girls 0 #818 21 4,949
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
SA Girls 0 #875 61 25,931
United States Girls 2024 #878 39 8,487
CL Girls 0 #911 5 14,098
OM Boys 0 #913 6 17,948
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
NG Boys 0 #942 10 16,906
EG Girls 0 #947 13 14,742
Spain Girls 0 #969 15 5,561
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
BR Girls 0 #991 2 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,007 4 14,861
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,145 8 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,158 26 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,161 18 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
MA 0 #1,196 4 20,986
IT Girls 0 #1,371 76 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Bernice is popular in 64 countries — most recent births per country:

Ireland
Canada
United States
France
AE

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People also ask about Bernice

Bernice is predominantly a girl's name.
Bernice is a 2 syllable name, pronounced IPA: /bərˈniːs/ (ber-NEES); alternate: /ˈbɜːrnɪs/ (BER-nis).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Berenice, Berenike, Berniece, Bernie, Berny and Berenika.
Yes, very popular — Bernice ranked #1 in Ireland in 2015, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Bernice ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2015).
Bernice's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2005 to #1 in 2015 in Ireland.
Yes — 1 notable people named Bernice are in our database, including Bernice Liu (Actor|musician).