Bertrand Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Bertrand Name at a Glance

Name	Bertrand
Meaning	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 Bertrand Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Bertrand means “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.

Bertrand Name Origin

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

Is Bertrand a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Bertrand

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