Bertie Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Bertie is listed in our database as a boy name of French origin. Its recorded meaning is “Diminutive of Bertrand: Intelligent; Glorious raven. French form of the German Bertram, meaning bright-raven. Philosopher and mathematician Bertrand Russell. Some scholars believe the second syllable of Bertrand derived from a word meaning shield”.

Bertie Name at a Glance

Name Bertie
Meaning Diminutive of Bertrand: Intelligent; Glorious raven. French form of the German Bertram, meaning bright-raven. Philosopher and mathematician Bertrand Russell. Some scholars believe the second syllable of Bertrand derived from a word meaning shield.
Origin French
Gender Boy

What Does the Name Bertie Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Bertie means “Diminutive of Bertrand: Intelligent; Glorious raven. French form of the German Bertram, meaning bright-raven. Philosopher and mathematician Bertrand Russell. Some scholars believe the second syllable of Bertrand derived from a word meaning shield”. 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.

Bertie Name Origin

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

Is Bertie a Boy or Girl Name?

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

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