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What does Bertram mean?

Bertram Pronunciation of Bertram as a boys' name is pronounced BER-trum. It is of Old French and Old German origin, and the meaning of Bertram is "bright, famous raven". From an Old French name of German (Frankish) origin. Ravens were traditional symbols of wisdom in German 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.

STARTS WITH Be-

ASSOCIATED WITH bright, famous, old, wisdom, mythology, victorian (medieval)

Variations

VARIANTS Bart, Bartram, Beltran, Beltrano, Bert, Bertie, Berton, Bertran, Bertrand, Bertrando, Bertranno, Bertrem, Bertrum

CREATIVE FORMS
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MIDDLE NAME PAIRINGS
Bertram Zeus (B.Z.), ..

How popular is Bertram?

Bertram is a somewhat prominent first name for men (#1028 out of 1220, Top 84%) and an even more prominent surname for both adults and children (#4096 out of 150436, Top 3%). (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)

Bertram reached its apex rank of #427 in the U.S. during 1910-1919, but is not found in the list at the moment. (2018 U.S. SSA RECORDS)

Top 2000 baby names ranking of Bertram name in U.S.

Top 100 baby names ranking of Bertram outside U.S.

Which version is better?

Prominent varying forms of Bertram listed in the Top 2000 are Bart, Bert, Bertie, Berton and Bertrand. These forms of Bertram were at the apex of their popularity during 1880-1889 (MEDIAN #555).



Top 2000 baby names ranking of Bertram, Bart, Bert, Bertie, Berton, Bertrand in U.S.

Top 100 baby names ranking of Bertram and related baby names outside U.S.

Similar Names

Suggested similar-sounding names are Arram, Baram, Barnham (see Barnum), Barra, Barrak, Barrat, Barthram (see Bartram), Beckham, Beecham, Bernal, Berry, Bertel, Bertell (see Berthold), Bertil, Bertin, Bertle, Berto, Bertol (see Berthold), Bertold (see Berthold), Bertoll (see Berthold), Bertolt, Berty, Bram, Byram, Fernham (see Farnham), Gersham and Wortham. These names tend to be less frequently used than Bertram.

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