Definitions

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  • proper noun A male given name.
  • proper noun A patronymic surname.

Etymologies

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From Germanic words meaning "bright" and "raven".

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Examples

  • The spirit of Goodness fluttered mightily in Bertram

    A Northland Miracle 1926

  • Bertram is German - his name means "bright raven", and rightfully so.

    Popular in the last 8 hours 2009

  • Tate played Nellie Bertram, aka Jo's best friend though she's not her best friend, in the finale.

    Has The Office Found Its New Boss in James Spader? 2011

  • Tate played Nellie Bertram, aka Jo's best friend though she's not her best friend, in the finale.

    Has The Office Found Its New Boss in James Spader? 2011

  • It was upon such an occasion that De Walton, in a very formal manner, asked De Valence in what capacity, and for how long time, it was his pleasure that the minstrel, called Bertram, should remain at the castle.

    Castle Dangerous 2008

  • Do they remember that I coughed before—when the judge called Bertram to be interrogated?

    Breath DONNA JO NAPOLI 2003

  • Do they remember that I coughed before—when the judge called Bertram to be interrogated?

    Breath DONNA JO NAPOLI 2003

  • He used to say, 'No grandson of mine is worth calling a Bertram if he can't take that leap before he is twelve year old!'

    His Big Opportunity Amy le Feuvre

  • "Rosa says that Billy's not there," called Bertram's aggrieved voice, when Aunt Hannah had said, "Good morning, my boy."

    Miss Billy's Decision 1912

  • "Beat it, kids, or the bulls will pipe me!" called Bertram over his shoulder.

    The Readjustment Will Irwin 1910

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