Bert
Meaning of Bert
Bert is a unisex name with German origins. In German, it is pronounced as "beHRT" (/bɛrt/), while in English, it is pronounced as "burt" (/bɜrt/). The name has variations such as Bertie.
In terms of popularity, Bert has had varying levels of usage in the United States over the years. In recent times, it has ranked around the 6000s to 8000s in terms of occurrence. However, it's important to note that popularity can fluctuate significantly from year to year.
Associations with the name Bert may vary depending on personal experiences and cultural contexts. Some may associate it with classic names from the early 20th century, while others may see it as a charming and timeless choice for a baby. Ultimately, the meaning and significance of the name Bert will be shaped by the individual who carries it.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as beHRT (/bɛrt/)
English
- Pronunced as burt (/bɜrt/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Bert
| Bert Bell - De Benneville "Bert" Bell, the former NFL commissioner, introduced competitive parity to improve the league's commercial viability and promote its popularity. |
| Bert Trautmann - Bernhard Carl "Bert" Trautmann EK OBE BVO was a German professional footballer known for his time as a goalkeeper for Manchester City from 1949 to 1964. |
| Bert Jansch - Herbert Jansch, a Scottish folk musician and founding member of Pentangle, gained fame in the 1960s as an acoustic guitarist and singer-songwriter, recording over 28 albums and touring extensively. |
| Bert Wolstein - Bertram Leonard Wolstein, also known as Bart or Bert L. Wolstein, was an American real estate developer, sports team owner, and philanthropist based in Cleveland, Ohio, known for his contributions to the community and business ventures. |
| Bert Newton - Albert Watson Newton was an Australian media personality known for his quadruple Gold Logie awards and induction into the Logie Hall of Fame. |
| Bert Blyleven - Rik Aalbert Blyleven is a Dutch-American former professional baseball pitcher known for his renowned curveball, 3,701 career strikeouts, and induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2011. |
| Bert Kaempfert was a versatile German musician known for his easy listening and jazz records, as well as for composing popular songs like "Strangers in the Night" and “Danke Schoen”. |
| Bert Lahr, born Irving Lahrheim, was a renowned American actor and comedian, famous for his role as the Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz and his quick-witted humor in burlesque, vaudeville, and Broadway. |
| Bert Campaneris - Dagoberto Campaneris Blanco, also known as "Bert" or "Campy", is a Cuban American former professional baseball shortstop, best known for his time with the Kansas City / Oakland Athletics and his contributions to their championship teams in the early 1970s. |
| Bernard Whalen Convy, also known as Bert Convy, was a versatile American actor, singer, game-show host, and panelist, recognized for his hosting roles on Tattletales, Super Password, and Win, Lose or Draw. |
| Bert Berns - Bertrand Russell Berns, also known as Bert Russell and occasionally Russell Byrd, was a prominent American songwriter and record producer of the 1960s, with notable credits including "Twist and Shout", "Piece of My Heart", "Here Comes the Night", and "Brown Eyed Girl". |
| Bert Bailey, a New Zealand-born Australian playwright and actor, is best known for his portrayal of Dad Rudd in both stage and screen adaptations of Steele Rudd's books. |
| Bert Hölldobler - Berthold Karl Hölldobler is a German zoologist and evolutionary biologist known for his work on the evolution and social organization of ants, and for co-authoring the Pulitzer Prize-winning book "The Ants" with E. O. Wilson. |
| Bert Parks was a well-known American actor, singer, and television announcer, famous for hosting the Miss America telecast for over two decades. |
| Bert Stiles was an American author and fighter pilot who tragically lost his life during World War II. |
