Bertrand - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Bertrand \b(e)-rtra-

is pronounced BER-trand, ber-TRAND. It is of Old French origin. Medieval French variant of Bertram (Old French, Old German) "bright raven", brought to Britain by the Normans. A saint's name. Philosopher Bertrand Russell.

Bertrand has 1 variant form: Bertrando.

For more information, see also the related name Beltran.

Baby names that sound like Bertrand are Bertran and Bertranno.

Bertrand is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#3503 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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