Bertha
Bertha is of Germanic origin, derived from the element 'beraht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous.' It was a royal name among medieval European nobility and gained widespread use in the 19th century.
Current Popularity
#4775 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Strong historical and royal connections across Europe
- •May be perceived as old-fashioned in modern contexts
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Has potential for cute nickname 'Bertie' as a contemporary option
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Famous People
Bertha von Suttner
Nobel Peace Prize laureate and author
Bertha Benz
Automotive pioneer and inventor's wife who made first long-distance car journey
Bertha Knight Landes
First female mayor of a major U.S. city (Seattle)
Big Bertha
Legendary WWI German howitzer cannon
Statistics
207,837
Total births since 1880
1918
Peak year
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