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Bertram

Boy · German · Medium name

Meaning
Bright raven, famous raven
Pronunciation
BUR-trum
Origin
German

From Germanic 'berht' (bright) and 'hraban' (raven).

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: German, English

Commonly used in: United States, Germany, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • BertrandFrench

    French form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Bertrand Russell

    1872–1970

    British philosopher, logician, and Nobel laureate.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, German Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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