The nameBertrand
Bertrand is a French name of knights and philosophers.
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- French
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Meaning
Bertrand comes from the Germanic berht, "bright", and hramn, "raven".
Origin
French, from Germanic.
History
Bertrand du Guesclin was a hero of the Hundred Years' War. In the United States the name reached 520th place in 1896.
Did you know?
- Bertrand Russell won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1950.
Famous people named Bertrand
- Bertrand Russell, philosopher
- Bertrand Tavernier, film director
Popularity of the name Bertrand
Bertrand in the United States
Bertrand was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 830 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Bertrand. Half of all babies named Bertrand in the United States were born before 1937, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Bertrand in France
Bertrand was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 18,210 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Bertrand. Its rise began around 1939, and it peaked in 1970. Half of all babies named Bertrand in France were born before 1968, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bertrand mean?
Bertrand comes from the Germanic berht, "bright", and hramn, "raven".
What is the origin of the name Bertrand?
French, from Germanic.
Is Bertrand a girl's or a boy's name?
Bertrand is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Bertrand?
Bertrand Russell, philosopher; Bertrand Tavernier, film director.