Bertha as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Bertha

What is the meaning of the name Bertha ?

The baby name Bertha is a girl name 2 syllables long and is pronounced BUR-thuh.

Bertha is Germanic in Origin.

Bertha is a female given name of Germanic origin, meaning "bright" or "famous". It was a popular name in the Middle Ages, particularly in Germany and England. The name was brought to England by the Normans in the 11th century and was later popularized by Queen Bertha, the wife of King Ethelbert of Kent in the 6th century. Bertha was also the name of a saint who was known for her charitable works in the 7th century.

The name Bertha has a strong and sturdy sound, with emphasis on the first syllable. It is pronounced BUR-thuh in English and BEHR-tah in German. The name has been used for both girls and boys in the past, but it is now exclusively a female name. Bertha has been a popular name throughout history, with notable bearers including Bertha von Suttner, an Austrian pacifist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, and Bertha Benz, the wife of automobile inventor Karl Benz who made the first long-distance car trip in history.

The name Bertha is composed of two elements: "beraht" meaning "bright" or "famous" and "hild" meaning "battle". The name has been used in various forms throughout history, including Berthe, Berta, and Bertie. While the name has fallen out of favor in recent years, it still holds a place in history and continues to be used by some parents who appreciate its strong and classic sound.