Brave as a bear. A variant of Berenice, meaning bringer of victory. The New Testament Bernice, called Berenice in some passages, was thought to have had an incestuous relationship with King Herod Agrippa II, her brother. Strong as a bear.
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Precious. Commanding. Nickname made popular by actress Bo Derek. Respected; regarded highly (literal translation is Beautiful/handsome gaze). Also a variant of Beau: Handsome. Quick. Nickname and abbreviation. Commander.