US Popularity Rank: 8481

Origin: German

Meaning: The bright one; Famous

Bertha is a feminine name with Old German roots to make sure baby never dims their light. Coming from the name Berahta, it translates to “the bright one” or “famous,” matching your little one's sharp, dazzling spirit. Bertha was most popular during the late 19th century, and is lovely if you want to give baby a vintage, old-school name to match their old soul. If you can already sense that your bundle of joy is destined for brilliant things, the name Bertha makes for a lovely choice.