Bright shield
Derived from the Germanic elements 'berht' meaning bright and 'rand' meaning rim or shield. It was introduced to England by the Normans and has maintained a sophisticated, intellectual reputation throughout history.
Less common today
Bertrand isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,610 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
British philosopher, logician, and Nobel laureate
Acclaimed French film director and screenwriter
Father of the Baudelaire orphans · A Series of Unfortunate Events
Formula One racing driver
Famous 12th-century French troubadour and soldier
