Berthe

The girl's name Berthe is of Old High German origin and is considered a French variant of Bertha, an independent short and pet form of female names that begin with the name element 'Bert-' or end with '-berta' or '-berte'.

What does the name Berthe mean?

The girl's name Berthe is of Old High German origin and is considered a French variant of Bertha, an independent short and pet form of female names that begin with the name element 'Bert-' or end with '-berta' or '-berte'. Literally, the name means 'the radiant', 'the shining', or 'the famous'. Its roots lie in the Old High German term beraht for 'radiant', 'shining', and 'famous'. In Germany, the name Berthe has been common since the Middle Ages. A well-known male form is Bert. Other variants include Berta, Berte, Bertille, Bertilla, Bertl, and Bertje. Bertha was the second illegitimate daughter of Lothar II, King of Lotharingia, and his concubine Waldrada.

Where does the name Berthe come from?

Etymology Berthe is a female first name of Old High German origin with the meaning 'the radiant'. Old High German

How do you pronounce Berthe?

Sound & pronunciation of Berthe: Berthe has a short and slightly angular sound. In pronunciation, it is usually 'Ber-te' [ˈbɛʁtə], starting with a firm, clear initial syllable. The '-the' at the end provides a soft yet definite closure. Overall, it creates a compact impression - structured, calm, and concise.

When is the name day of Berthe?

The name day of Berthe is May 1, July 4, August 6, and November 28.

Popularity

Berthe is a rare name in Germany. In 2016, it ranked 4,471st in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2012 at 2,475th. In the last ten years, Berthe has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it at 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,669th.

Nicknames & pet names

Berthi

Famous people

• Angele Berthe Venem (French writer)
• Berthe Bernage (French writer)
• Berthe Bovy (Belgian actress)
• Berthe Dagmar (actress from France)
• Berthe Di Vito-Delvaux (composer from Belgium)
• Berthe Eimann-Briod (Swiss writer)
• Berthe Hoola van Nooten (American botanist)
• Berthe Jalabert (French actress)
• Berthe Marie Marensine Bovin (Danish artist)
• Berthe Marie Pauline Morisot (French Impressionist)
• Berthe Morisot (French painter)
• Berthe Ostyn (German actress)
• Berthe Widmer (Swiss historian)
• Berthe-Evelyne Agbo (Beninese writer)
• I.J. Berthe Hess (painter from France)
• Marie-Berthe Aurenche (painter from France)
• Marie-Berthe Cazin (painter from the USA)