Bertram
Meaning of Bertram
Originating from Old German, the name Bertram is a male given name with a rich and intriguing history. It is derived from the elements "beraht," meaning "bright" or "famous," and "hraban," which translates to "raven." This combination of meanings gives Bertram an air of intelligence and mystery. In terms of associations, Bertram has been a moderately popular name in the United States over the years. While its popularity has fluctuated, it remains a timeless choice for parents seeking a classic and distinguished name for their baby boy. The variations Bert and Bertie offer charming alternatives for those who prefer shorter nicknames.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as BUR-tram (/ˈbərtrəm/)
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Notable People Named Bertram
| Bertram Fletcher Robinson was an English sportsman, journalist, and author known for his detective stories and collaborations with Arthur Conan Doyle and P. G. Wodehouse. |
| Bertram Borden Boltwood was an American pioneer of radiochemistry. |
| Admiral Sir Bertram Home Ramsay was a distinguished Royal Navy officer known for his leadership during the First and Second World Wars, including commanding the Dunkirk evacuation and the naval forces in the invasion of France. |
| Bertram Llewellyn Baker was the first Black person elected to any office by voters in Brooklyn and served as a member of the New York State Assembly from 1948 to 1970, representing central Brooklyn, New York. |
| Bertram Allison Bone was a highly decorated brigadier general in the United States Marine Corps, known for his leadership during World War II, including commanding the 1st Defense Battalion and leading the 10th Marine Regiment. |
| Bertram Allen is an accomplished Irish show jumping rider, known for winning international medals at various levels and achieving recognition for his success at a young age. |
| Bertram Charles - Bertram Israel Augustus Charles was an influential Caribbean playwright and founder of the Related Arts Group, known for producing plays in Georgetown, Guyana, including "The End of the Affair" and "Within Our Narrow Walls." |
| Bertram Myron Gross was an American social scientist, federal bureaucrat, and author known for his book "Friendly Fascism" and his role in the Humphrey-Hawkins Full Employment Act. |
| Bertram Colgrave was a medieval historian, antiquarian, and archaeologist known for his specialization in the lives of early saints in Anglo-Saxon England. |
| Bertram Neville Brockhouse, a Canadian physicist, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his pioneering contributions to the development of neutron scattering techniques for studies of condensed matter. |
| Bertram Wagstaff Mills was a renowned British circus owner known for running the Bertram Mills Circus and for his famous Christmas shows at Olympia in West London. |
| Bertram George Kelly, born in Douglas, Isle of Man, is known for bringing electricity to the Island. |
| Bertram Bruce - Bertram C. "Chip" Bruce is an American educator, information scientist, and computer scientist known for his research in democratic education. |
| Bertram Dobell was a versatile English bookseller, literary scholar, editor, poet, essayist, and publisher. |
| Bertram Sturm, also known as Bertram von Sturm zu Vehlingen, was a prominent figure in the 17th century, serving as Imperial Council and Imperial Chief War Commissioner in Frankfurt. |
