Bert

Bert is a name that has been used in various cultures and periods. It is often used as a diminutive form of names like Albert, Robert, Herbert, Gilbert, and Hubert. The name Bert has also been used as a standalone name.

Origins and Meaning

The name Bert is of Germanic origin and it means "bright" or "shining". It is derived from the Old High German word "beraht", which means "bright". The name was popular in the Middle Ages and it has been used in various forms in different cultures and periods.

Notable People Named Bert

There have been many notable people named Bert. Some of them include:

• Bert Bell, an American football executive
• Bert Berns, an American songwriter and record producer
• Bert Convy, an American actor, singer, game show host, and panelist
• Bert Jansch, a Scottish folk musician and songwriter
• Bert Lahr, an American actor and comedian
• Bert Parks, an American actor, singer, and television personality
• Bert Trautmann, a German professional footballer

In Popular Culture

The name Bert has been used in various forms in popular culture. Some of the notable uses include:

• Bert (Sesame Street), a character on the children's television show Sesame Street
• Bert (Mary Poppins), a character in the film Mary Poppins
• Bert (The Muppets), a character in The Muppets franchise

See Also

• List of people named Bert
• Bert (disambiguation)

References

Bert Resources
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