Bertram - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Bertram \b(e)-rt-

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 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.

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 a somewhat common first name for men (#1028 out of 1220) and an even more common last name for both men and women (#3960 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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