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Bertice

Quick answerThe name 'Bertice' is a feminine given name meaning "bright ruler" or "glorious ruler," derived from the Old High German elements *beraht* ("bright") and *rīhhi* ("ruler").

Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#11,951
TrendVintage
Peak year1914
Syllables2
OriginGermanic
LanguageOld High German
CultureEnglish
Letters7
Numerology8 Chaldean 22
Global rank#3,377

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Bertice

The name 'Bertice' is a feminine given name meaning "bright ruler" or "glorious ruler," derived from the Old High German elements *beraht* ("bright") and *rīhhi* ("ruler").

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Etymology

The name 'Bertice' is a feminine given name meaning "bright ruler" or "glorious ruler," derived from the Old High German elements *beraht* ("bright") and *rīhhi* ("ruler"). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with no strong religious association; historically, it emerged as a variant of Bertha or Beatrice, but lacks notable historical figures or widespread usage.

Bertice currently ranks #11,951 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1914.

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