Berta

Meaning of Berta

Berta is a warm, spirited name of Germanic origin—short for Bertha—meaning “bright” or “glorious.” With its crisp BEHR-tah pronunciation in Spanish, Italian, and German, it blends European elegance with a dash of Latin flair. This name evokes the glow of a sunrise and the grace of a medieval queen, perfect for parents who crave an uplifting, timeless choice. Berta held her own in Oklahoma’s top 150 list for newborn girls from the teens into the ’30s, leaving a quiet legacy in small-town America. Choosing Berta invites a ray of sunshine—and with just one Berta in the room, she’ll always have her very own spotlight.