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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Bright shield
- Origin
- Germanic (via French)
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- BUR-truhnd
Bertrand is a Germanic name that came into English by way of French, and it carries the meaning "bright shield." It's a sturdy, old-fashioned choice with a clear, protective meaning behind it — the kind of name that doesn't need embellishment to feel solid.
Meaning & Origin of Bertrand
Meaning: Bright shield.
Origin: Germanic (via French).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Bertrand
BUR-truhndIPA /ˈbɜːrtrənd/
Popularity of Bertrand
Bertrand had its moment in 1896, when it ranked #520 on the SSA list with 16 babies given the name that year. By 2021, it had fallen all the way to #7669, with just 10 babies named Bertrand — a name that's held on in small numbers across more than a century of SSA records (1880-2021).
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FAQ
What does the name Bertrand mean?
Bright shield. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Bertrand?
Bertrand is pronounced BUR-truhnd (IPA: /ˈbɜːrtrənd/).
Is Bertrand a popular name right now?
Bertrand peaked at #520 in 1896 and is ranked #7669 as of 2021. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2021.)
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