Burt Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Burt Name at a Glance

Name	Burt
Meaning	Derived from the Old English 'beorht' meaning bright, glorious. Also used as a name derived from the surname and place name Burton, meaning fortified enclosure. Famous bearers: American actors Burt Lancaster and Burt Reynolds.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Burt Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Burt means “Derived from the Old English 'beorht' meaning bright, glorious. Also used as a name derived from the surname and place name Burton, meaning fortified enclosure. Famous bearers: American actors Burt Lancaster and Burt Reynolds”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Burt Name Origin

Our database records Burt under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Burt a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Burt is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Burt

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