Berthe
Meaning of Berthe
Berthe is a lovely name of French origin that is typically given to baby girls. Pronounced as BEHRT (/bɛʁt/), it carries an elegant and sophisticated air. A variation of the name, Bertha, is also commonly used. Berthe has a rich historical background and has been used for centuries. In the United States, it gained popularity in the early 20th century, peaking in the 1920s when it ranked in the top 3000 names for newborn girls. While its usage has decreased over time, Berthe still holds a sense of timeless charm and uniqueness. Considered a classic choice, Berthe would make a beautiful name for any little girl.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as BEHRT (/bɛʁt/)
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Notable People Named Berthe
| Berthe Morisot was a renowned French painter and a prominent member of the Impressionist movement in Paris. |
| Berthe Jalabert was a French stage and film actress, and the daughter of actor, theatre director, and playwright Louis Péricaud. |
| Berthe Etane Ngolle - Berthe Emillene Etane Ngolle is a Cameroonian freestyle wrestler who has achieved success at the African Games and Commonwealth Games, as well as winning a gold medal at the African Wrestling Championships. |
| Berthe di Vito-Delvaux was a Belgian composer known for her contributions to classical music. |
| Berthe Zimmermann was a Swiss communist who led the courier section of the Comintern's OMS in Moscow and was executed during the Great Purge in 1937. |
