[Facts] Mike's theory checks out via this source, too
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From *The Classic 1000 Baby Names* (Foulsham of London, c1993):
Berengaria (Teutonic) "Spearer of bears".
Berengar (Teutonic) "Bear, spear".
-- Nanaea
Berengaria (Teutonic) "Spearer of bears".
Berengar (Teutonic) "Bear, spear".
-- Nanaea