The nameBertha
Bertha is the Germanic form of Berthe, given in France mostly in the early 20th century.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
- Feast day
Meaning
Like Berthe, it comes from the Germanic berht, "bright, famous".
Origin
Germanic.
History
Bertha peaked in France around 1900, then disappeared between the wars. It is no longer given there.
Famous people named Bertha
- Bertha von Suttner, Austrian writer, Nobel Peace Prize (1905)
Popularity of the name Bertha
Bertha in France
1913peak year (75 births)
1,975babies named Bertha in France since 1900
Bertha was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 610 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Bertha. Half of all babies named Bertha in France were born before 1915, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Bertha in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bertha mean?
Like Berthe, it comes from the Germanic berht, "bright, famous".
What is the origin of the name Bertha?
Germanic.
Is Bertha a girl's or a boy's name?
Bertha is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Bertha?
Variants and related names of Bertha include Berthe.
Who are famous people named Bertha?
Bertha von Suttner, Austrian writer, Nobel Peace Prize (1905).