Your name of Berend has developed traits of independence and initiative. You would not hesitate, however, to help a friend in need despite your personal financial circumstances at the time. Generally you are good-natured, though at times you can be rather blunt and sarcastic. This name incorporates creative, artistic, and musical abilities, and there would be an element of originality in all that you do. Since you are an active person, you desire rich, quick energy foods, particularly sugars. You like to do things on the spur of the moment without planning or prior arrangements. Although you are firm and positive in your ideas and decisions, you often require encouragement and incentives to finish what you start. Having your independence curtailed can make you obstinate and uncooperative. You could experience such conditions as headaches, weak eyes, or throat ailments. There is a tendency to be scattering in your efforts and you prefer to avoid menial jobs of a routine and repetitive nature.