Bernhardt is both a given name and a surname, deriving from multiple languages, such as German. Notable people with the name include:
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- Alexandra Bernhardt (born 1974) German poet, translator and publisher
- Arthuro Henrique Bernhardt (born 1982), Brazilian footballer
- Clyde Bernhardt (1905–1986), American jazz trombonist
- Curtis Bernhardt (1899–1981), German film director
- Daniel Bernhardt (born 1965), Swiss actor and martial arts expert
- Dan Bernhardt (born 1958), American-Canadian economist
- Ernie Bernhardt (21st century), Northwest Territories politician
- Juan Bernhardt (born 1953), Dominican former Major League Baseball player
- Katherine Bernhardt (born 1975), American artist
- Melvin Bernhardt (born 1941), American stage and television director
- Otto Bernhardt (born 1942), German politician
- Patrick Bernhardt (born 1971), German racing driver
- Robert Bernhardt (21st century), American conductor
- Sarah Bernhardt (1844–1923), French stage actress
- Tim Bernhardt (born 1958), retired professional ice hockey player
- Warren Bernhardt (born 1938), American jazz pianist
- William Bernhardt (born 1960), American novelist