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Bernard Jeddings

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Personal Details

Given Name
Bernard
Surname
Jeddings

The Name Bernard

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
Bold as a bear or strong bear.
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The Jeddings Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Possibly a patronymic derived from the personal name Jed or a diminutive thereof.
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Source

Library of Congress

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