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Old English
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *Bernuharduz, equivalent to beorn (“man, warrior”) + heard (“harsh, hardy, brave”). Cognate with English Bernard and German Bernhard.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Beornheard m
- a male given name
References
- Electronic Sawyer S 233 (Cædwalla, king of the (West) Saxons, to Ecgbald, abbot, and his familia; grant of 40 hides (manentes) at Hoo (ad Hebureahg insulam), Kent. (b) Swæfheard, king of Kent, to Ecgbald, abbot; grant of adjoining 20 hides at Hoo and woodland at Fercanhamstede. (c). Confirmation by Æthelred, king of Mercia), Beornheard is mentioned as "Beornheardi" in the old text section.