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Bertie

♀ Girl

Pronounced BUR-tee /ˈbɜr.ti/High

Meaning: A pet form of Roberta/Alberta (or Bertha) — from Germanic beraht, 'bright; famous'; used for both sexes; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: Bright; bright fame: Bertie is a pet form of Roberta/Alberta. Crisp, warm, and homey. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'BUR-tee').
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningA pet form of Roberta/Alberta (or Bertha) — from Germanic beraht, 'bright; famous'; used for both sexes; here for girls
U.S. rank (2025)#8955 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1928
Total births (all-time)≈ 13,736

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192818802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bertie is a pet form of Roberta/Alberta (or Bertha) — from Germanic beraht, 'bright; famous'. Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished). A crisp, homey vintage name (said 'BUR-tee').

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage nickname-name. Rare today, bright-and-famous at the root, and homey.

Did you know? Roberta and Alberta carry the Germanic beraht, 'bright; famous' — Bertie is a warm pet form, crisp and homey, used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'BUR-tee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Roberta — unisex; here girls'

Variations

BertyBerthaRoberta

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bertie mean?

Bertie is a pet form of Roberta/Alberta — Germanic 'bright; famous'; used for both sexes.

How do you pronounce Bertie?

It's said BUR-tee /ˈbɜr.ti/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bertie a boy or girl name?

Bertie is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Bertie?

Bertie is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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