Bertha-Mae

♀
BER-thuh-may'BUR-thuh-may'3 syllables
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§English
Charming

MEANING

Bright and beloved

ORIGIN

American

ETYMOLOGY

A combination of 'Bertha' (from Old High German 'berhta' meaning bright) and 'Mae' (a diminutive of Mary or May, often used as a beloved name element)

CULTURAL NOTES

The name Berthamae combines elements of traditional and modern naming conventions, often seen in Southern American naming practices.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name Bertha was popular in the early 20th century, while Mae has been a consistent middle name choice. The combination reflects a trend of creating unique compound names.

Unlock The Full Experience

Download Naymt to explore Bertha-Mae's full story

Naym Genie

Ask our Naym Genie for ideas based on anything you have in mind. It could be a favorite name, a specific style, a sibling set, a middle name idea, or just a feeling. Genie will return names that fit what you're looking for.

Ask me anything

Sister name for Navy?

Sable
Indigo
Cleo
Lux
Isla
Juno
Vera
Onyx
Scout
Lark
Rue
Noa
Briar
Sloane

this is free :)

Baby Name Consultant

A personalized baby name list crafted through advanced pattern analysis and human-like curation in just minutes. You'll get 100 names with notes explaining why each one made the list and how it ranks for you.

Style DNA
Style DNA
1
Send To Consultant
Send To Consultant
2
Patterning Round
Patterning Round
3
Intern Round
Intern Round
4
Manager Round
Manager Round
5
Senior Round
Senior Round
6
Boss Round
Boss Round
7
List Delivery
List Delivery
8

costs less than lunch :)

FAQs About Bertha-Mae

The name Bertha-Mae means "Bright and beloved" in English.
Bertha-Mae has American origins. A combination of 'Bertha' (from Old High German 'berhta' meaning bright) and 'Mae' (a diminutive of Mary or May, often used as a beloved name element)
Bertha-Mae is pronounced BER-thuh-may (BUR-thuh-may). It has 3 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Bertha-Mae include Bertie, Mae, Bemae.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Bertha-Mae include Clara, James, Evelyn, Henry.
The most common spelling is Bertha-Mae. Alternative spellings include Berthamay, Berthamae.