The nameBertin
Bertin is a French boy's name of Germanic origin, borne by an abbot of Saint-Omer. It was mostly given in France in the early 20th century.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
- Feast day
Meaning
Bertin comes from the Germanic berht, "bright".
Origin
Germanic, especially present in northern France. Saint Bertin gave his name to the abbey of Saint-Bertin in Saint-Omer.
History
The name was mostly given in France in the early 20th century, then became rare.
Popularity of the name Bertin
Bertin in France
Bertin was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 335 births over the decade, 17% of all recorded babies named Bertin. Half of all babies named Bertin in France were born before 1930, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bertin mean?
Bertin comes from the Germanic berht, "bright".
What is the origin of the name Bertin?
Germanic, especially present in northern France. Saint Bertin gave his name to the abbey of Saint-Bertin in Saint-Omer.
Is Bertin a girl's or a boy's name?
Bertin is a boy's name.