The name Bertie is a pet form of Albert,
Berta,
Bertha and other names containing the element "bert", which is derived from the Germanic word "beraht" meaning "bright".
Famous bearers
Bearers include Bertie Mee (1918 - 2001), an English football player and manager;
Bertie Ahern (born 1951), an Irish politician;
Bertie Blackman (born 1984), an Australian female singer, songwriter, and guitarist.