Bernt is a Scandinavian variant of the German masculine given name Berend, which is the Low German form of Bernard (Bernhard). The name Bernhard means "strong bear" (from Old German bero, "bear", and harti, "strong"). Its use in Sweden was first documented in 1395. Notable people with the name include: Bernt Albert (born 1944), Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party. Bernt Balchen, D.F.C. (1899–1973), Norwegian, and later Norwegian-American, polar and aviation pioneer. Bernt Bjørnsgaard (born 1973), Norwegian orienteering competitor and World champion.
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