Bertram - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Bertram \b(e)-rt-ram, ber-tram\ is pronounced BER-trum. It is of Old French and Old German origin, and its meaning is "bright, famous raven". From an Old French name of Germanic (Frankish) origin. Ravens were traditional symbols of wisdom in Germanic mythology; Odin was regularly accompanied by ravens called Hugin and Munin. This name was adopted by Normans and revived in the Victorian era. Rare since the 1930s. Architect Bertram Goodhue.

Bertram has 13 variant forms: Bart, Bartram, Beltran, Beltrano, Bert, Bertie, Berton, Bertran, Bertrand, Bertrando, Bertranno, Bertrem and Bertrum.

Baby names that sound like Bertram are Barthram and Bardric.

Bertram is an uncommon male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Bertram. Compare Bertram with related baby names.