Bernardina is a female given name of Latin origin, meaning "bold as a bear". It was traditionally used in Spain and Italy, particularly among the Catholic population due to its association with Saint Bernardine of Siena. The name has been popular among royalty and nobility, notably used by members of the Spanish Habsburg family. In recent years, however, it has seen limited usage outside of these traditional areas, making it a unique and distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon yet meaningful name for their daughter.
The name Bernardina was quite popular during the early to mid-20th century, with a noticeable peak in the 1920s and again in the late 1970s to early 1980s. The most common years for this name were 1923 and 1925, with eight births each, and 1928 with eleven births. However, it seems that its popularity has somewhat decreased over time, as there were only five births in both 1990 and 2006. Overall, Bernardina has been given to a total of 166 babies across these years.