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BERTRAM

Gender: Masculine

Usage: English, German

Pronounced: BUR-trəm (English)   [key]

Means "bright raven", derived from the Germanic element beraht "bright" combined with hramn "raven". This name was introduced to England by the Normans. It was used by Shakespeare in his play 'All's Well That Ends Well' (1603).
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