Burt
Meaning of Burt
Originating from Germanic roots, the name Burt is a masculine given name that has been used for many years. It is pronounced as "buhrt" in both American and British English. Variations of the name include Burtie and Burton. In terms of associations, Burt is a name that has been given to baby boys in California since at least 1919. While its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it remains a classic choice for parents seeking a strong and timeless name for their son.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as buhrt (/bərt/)
British English
- Pronunced as buhrt (/bət/)
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Notable People Named Burt
| Burt Reynolds - Burton Leon Reynolds Jr. was an American actor and a prominent figure in 1970s American popular culture. |
| Burt Freeman Bacharach was an influential American composer, songwriter, record producer, and pianist in 20th-century popular music. |
| Burt Lancaster - Burton Stephen Lancaster was a renowned American actor and film producer known for his tough yet tender-hearted roles, achieving success with complex characters over a 45-year career in films and television. |
| Burt Rutan - Elbert Leander "Burt" Rutan is a retired American aerospace engineer and entrepreneur known for designing innovative and record-breaking aircraft and spacecraft, including the Voyager and SpaceShipOne. |
| Burt Brent is a retired reconstructive plastic surgeon known for his pioneering work in reconstructing the outer ear, particularly in children born with ear deformities such as microtia. |
| Burt John Wilson was a multi-talented American philosopher, writer, broadcaster, jazz musician, political activist, playwright, and advertising executive. |
| Burt Munro - Herbert James "Burt" Munro was a legendary motorcycle racer from New Zealand, known for setting a world record at Bonneville in 1967 that still stands today. |
| Burt Ward is an American actor known for playing Robin in the 1960s Batman television series and for his work as an animal welfare activist and businessman. |
| Burt Young, born Gerald Tommaso DeLouise, was an American actor famous for his role as Paulie Pennino in the Rocky film series, earning him an Academy Award nomination. |
| Ingram Berg Shavitz, also known as Burt Shavitz, was an American beekeeper and businessman who co-founded Burt's Bees personal care products company. |
| Burt Prelutsky was a multi-talented American screenwriter, newspaper columnist, and author. |
| Burt Sugarman - Burton Roy Sugarman is an American film and television producer known for creating and producing the iconic 1970s/early '80s variety series The Midnight Special. |
| Burt Green Wilder was an American comparative anatomist. |
| Burt Van Horn, a United States representative from New York during the American Civil War, was a strong advocate for President Abraham Lincoln and the Union. |
| Burt Saunders - Burt L. Saunders is a registered Republican and former member of the Florida Senate, representing the 37th District since 1999, with prior service in the Florida House of Representatives. |
