Origin:
English
French
German
Teutonic
Sex:Male
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Intelligent; Glorious raven. French form of the German Bertram, meaning bright-raven. Philosopher and mathematician Bertrand Russell. Some scholars believe the second syllable of Bertrand derived from a word meaning shield.
Soul Urge:People with the name Bertrand have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.
Expression:People with the name Bertrand tend to initiate events, to be leaders rather than followers, with powerful personalities. They tend to be focused on specific goals, experience a wealth of creative new ideas, and have the ability to implement these ideas with efficiency and determination. They tend to be courageous and sometimes aggressive. As unique, creative individuals, they tend to resent authority, and are sometimes stubborn, proud, and impatient.