Bernadotte

At first glance, Bernadotte appears to be derived from the French Bernadette, which is the feminine version of Bernard. This German name means "bold as a bear," from the Old High German words bero ("bear") and harti ("hard, bold, strong"). Most notably, Bernadotte is associated with Scandinavian and French royalty as a surname. The House of Bernadotte is a royal dynasty in Sweden that has existed since 1818. This name traces back to an old lineage from Béarn, France, where the earliest known member owned an estate by the same name. King Carl III Johan, originally born Jean Baptiste Bernadotte in France, was the first of the Bernadottes to ascend to the Norwegian throne. He was also connected to Napoleon Bonaparte through his marriage to Désirée Clay. With such a rich and extensive history of monarchy, it won't be a wonder if baby Bernadotte is crowned as your household's very own royal, too!