Bertha Negrete

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bertha Negrete — Germanic
222K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Bertha Negrete is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Bertha is a feminine given name of Germanic origin. Bertha is a female Germanic name, from Old High German berhta meaning "bright one". It was usually a short form of Anglo Saxon names Beorhtgifu meaning "bright gift" or Beorhtwynn meaning "bright joy". The name occurs as a theonym, surviving as Berchta, a figure in Alpine folklore connected to the Wild Hunt, probably an epithet of *Frijjō in origin. Bertha appears as a Frankish given name from as early as the 6th century. The monothematic Bertha as a given name may, however, not originate with the theonym but rather as a short form of dithematic given names including the "bright" element. The surname Negrete: Anthony David Negrete or Speak! (born 1987), American rapper and songwriter. Fidel Negrete (1932–2016), Mexican long-distance runner. Francisco Negrete (born 1966), Mexican bobsledder. Gumersindo Magaña Negrete (1939–2013), Mexican politician. Herman Adam Negrete (born 1965), Mexican athlete. Jared Negrete (born 1978), American Boy Scout who disappeared. Jorge Negrete (1911–1953), Mexican singer and actor. Lorenzo Negrete (born 1988), Mexican singer, musician and actor. Martín Barragán Negrete (born 1991), Mexican association football forward. Bertha is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 222K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Bertha reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Bertha

Germanic

Bertha is a female Germanic name, from Old High German berhta meaning "bright one". It was usually a short form of Anglo Saxon names Beorhtgifu meaning "bright gift" or Beorhtwynn meaning "bright joy". The name occurs as a theonym, surviving as Berchta, a figure in Alpine folklore connected to the Wild Hunt, probably an epithet of *Frijjō in origin. Bertha appears as a Frankish given name from as early as the 6th century. The monothematic Bertha as a given name may, however, not originate with the theonym but rather as a short form of dithematic given names including the "bright" element.

Surname: Negrete

Spanish

Anthony David Negrete or Speak! (born 1987), American rapper and songwriter. Fidel Negrete (1932–2016), Mexican long-distance runner. Francisco Negrete (born 1966), Mexican bobsledder. Gumersindo Magaña Negrete (1939–2013), Mexican politician. Herman Adam Negrete (born 1965), Mexican athlete. Jared Negrete (born 1978), American Boy Scout who disappeared. Jorge Negrete (1911–1953), Mexican singer and actor. Lorenzo Negrete (born 1988), Mexican singer, musician and actor. Martín Barragán Negrete (born 1991), Mexican association football forward.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Bertha is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Bertha by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Bertha Negrete

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Bertha Negrete:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Bertha?
The first name Bertha originates from Germanic. Bertha is a female Germanic name, from Old High German berhta meaning "bright one". It was usually a short form of Anglo Saxon names Beorhtgifu meaning "bright gift" or Beorhtwynn meaning "bright joy". The name occurs as a theonym, surviving as Berchta, a figure in Alpine folklore connected to the Wild Hunt, probably an epithet of *Frijjō in origin. Bertha appears as a Frankish given name from as early as the 6th century. The monothematic Bertha as a given name may, however, not originate with the theonym but rather as a short form of dithematic given names including the "bright" element.
When was Bertha most popular?
The name Bertha reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Negrete?
The surname Negrete originates from Spanish. Anthony David Negrete or Speak! (born 1987), American rapper and songwriter. Fidel Negrete (1932–2016), Mexican long-distance runner. Francisco Negrete (born 1966), Mexican bobsledder. Gumersindo Magaña Negrete (1939–2013), Mexican politician. Herman Adam Negrete (born 1965), Mexican athlete. Jared Negrete (born 1978), American Boy Scout who disappeared. Jorge Negrete (1911–1953), Mexican singer and actor. Lorenzo Negrete (born 1988), Mexican singer, musician and actor. Martín Barragán Negrete (born 1991), Mexican association football forward.
What are the origins of the name Bertha Negrete?
The name Bertha Negrete combines two different traditions: the first name Bertha has Germanic roots, while the surname Negrete originates from Spanish.
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