Bertha

Girl's name

Bertha is of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German name "beraht," meaning "bright" or "illustrious."

Meaning Bright
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 28
Peak year 1918

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Bertha Benz - First long-distance car journey, wife of Karl Benz.
  • Bertha Pappenheim - Social worker, feminist, founder of Jewish Women's Association.
  • Bertha von Suttner - Nobel Peace Prize, pacifist, author of "Lay Down Your Arms."
  • Bertha Knight Landes - First female mayor of Seattle, Washington.
  • Bertha Wilson - First female justice on the Supreme Court of Canada.
  • Bertha Calloway - Founder of the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center.
  • Bertha Lutz - Brazilian diplomat, feminist, and zoologist.
  • Bertha Palmer - Socialite, philanthropist, and businesswoman.
  • Bertha Honore Palmer - Philanthropist, socialite, and women's rights advocate.

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