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The Name Bert - Origin and Meaning of Bert
  



The Name Bert - Origin and Meaning of Bert


Gender

Masculine

Origin of the Name Bert

Old High German

Usage of the Name Bert

English, Dutch

Meaning of the Name Bert

The name Bert can be a short form of Albert, Berthold, Bertram, Robert and other Germanic names containing "bert", which is derived from the Germanic element "beraht" meaning "bright, famous".

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Bert Lahr (1895 - 1967), an American actor and comedian; Bert Kaempfert (1923 - 1980), a German orchestra leader and songwriter; Bert McCracken (born 1982), an American musician and the lead singer of the rock band The Used.

Names Related to Bert

Refer to the following lists: names related to Albert  |  names related to Berthold  |  names related to Bertram  |  names related to Robert.
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