Bernice
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Bernice: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1995.
Bernice carries the triumphant meaning "she who brings victory" from the Greek name Berenice, itself derived from the Macedonian form Pherenike. The most famous bearer was the wise and powerful Queen Berenice II of Egypt, for whom the constellation Coma Berenices (Berenice's Hair) is named after a legend that her votive offering of hair was placed among the stars. Saint Bernice, a first-century disciple, is venerated in Eastern Christianity. The Scottish spelling Bernice has been in steady use since the name's Victorian revival. A distinct variant, the French Bérénice, was popularised by Jean Racine's tragedy, whereas in Scotland the nickname Bernie lends a friendly, approachable feel to this classically strong name.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19953 babies
- Latest (1995)
- #6393 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1995
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y