Unisex Name
Bertie
ˈbɜɹ.ti
ˈbɜː.ti
Overview
Gender
masculine & feminine
Origin
Categories
American Horror Story characters
currently out of the US top 1000
diminutives
Downton Abbey characters
ends in -ie
Ireland's taoisigh
James Joyce characters
Kate Bush songs
knights of the Austrian Golden Fleece
Nintendo characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
62/100
classic120%
informal65%
wholesome80%
strong65%
simple120%
comedic65%
Meaning & Etymology
Bertie is a diminutive form of names such as Albert and Herbert, which contain the element 'bert'. This element is often derived from the Old German word 'beraht', meaning 'bright'. The name Bertie has been used historically as a nickname and given name, symbolizing brightness and clarity.
Etymology
Original Form:
beraht
Evolution:
From Old German 'beraht' to 'bert' in names like Albert and Herbert, and then to the diminutive 'Bertie'.
Source:
Old German