Meaning of the name Barnard A French and English variation of the surname Bernard, is derived from the Germanic given name Bernhard, from the elements ber = bear + hard = brave, hardy. The name was introduced to England by the conquering Normans in 1066 (that was the date William won the battle; the name might have been introduced a day or two later...) Origin: Old German Meaning: Brave / Hard as a bear

A Barnard Coat of arms and Motto The motto "Bear and Forbear" means - "To patiently bear the blows that must be borne, and abstain from the things and the pleasures we ought to abstain from" "Bear and Forebear" is the english of Epictetus's saying "anexou kai apexou" latin "Sustine Abstine" Sustine - sustain; to endure Abstine - abstain, refrain (from);

The Tartan for the Barnard family The Clan Through the centuries the Barnard family was affiliated with many different clans through marriage. The clan BURNETT claims the BARNARD family as a sept or directly affiliated family, entitled to clan rights including the use of the clan tartan shown here. .