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Name Origin

Bertrand is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, meaning 'bright raven' or 'famous sword'. It is composed of the elements 'berht' (meaning bright) and 'rand' (meaning shield or edge).

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Famous People

Bertrand Russell (1872-1970)

Philosopher, logician, mathematician

  • One of the founders of analytic philosophy
  • Major contributions to mathematical logic and set theory
  • Nobel Prize in Literature (1950)
  • Prolific writer on a wide range of topics

Bertrand Piccard (1958-)

Psychiatrist, balloonist

  • First to circumnavigate the globe in a hot air balloon (1999)
  • Pioneer in solar-powered aviation with Solar Impulse project

Bertrand Tavernier (1941-2021)

Film director, screenwriter

  • Directed acclaimed films such as 'Coup de Torchon' and 'In the Dust of the Sun'
  • Known for his social commentary and historical dramas