Bertille
French · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Bertille
The name Bertille is a feminine given name derived from the Germanic elements *berht* meaning "bright" or "famous" and *hild* meaning "battle," thus signifying "bright battle" or "famous in battle." It is primarily used in French-speaking cultures, notably in France, and is associated with Christianity through Saint Bertille, a 7th-century Frankish abbess.
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Etymology
The name Bertille is a feminine given name derived from the Germanic elements *berht* meaning "bright" or "famous" and *hild* meaning "battle," thus signifying "bright battle" or "famous in battle." It is primarily used in French-speaking cultures, notably in France, and is associated with Christianity through Saint Bertille, a 7th-century Frankish abbess.
Bertille currently ranks #4,438 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1916.
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