The baby name Bertil is a boy name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "Bert-il".
Bertil is Germanic and Scandinavian in Origin.
Bertil is a Scandinavian name that means "bright as a shining sword". It is a variant of the name Berthold, which is derived from the Germanic elements "beraht" meaning "bright" and "wald" meaning "rule". The name has been in use since the Middle Ages and was popularized in Sweden in the 19th century.
Bertil is a masculine name and is pronounced as "BEHR-til" in Swedish. The name is composed of two elements, "bert" and "il". "Bert" means "bright" or "famous" and is a common element in many Germanic names. "Il" is a diminutive suffix that is often added to names to indicate smallness or endearment.
The name Bertil is most commonly found in Sweden, where it has been a popular name for boys since the 19th century. It is also used in other Scandinavian countries such as Norway and Denmark. The name has not been widely used outside of Scandinavia, but it may appeal to parents looking for a unique and meaningful name with a strong historical background.
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Celebrities with the Name Bertil
Bertil Gotthard Ohlin Bertil Gotthard Ohlin was a Swedish economist who revolutionised international trade with his extensive research and studies. He believed that every country should focus on exporting goods that use an abundantly available factor in their region and import goods that use a scarce factor. His contribution to 'International Capital Movements and International Trade' earned him a Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. Ohlin was also socially inclined and joined the People's (Liberal) Party as its leader, impressing many with his friendly and attractive personality. |
Bertil Ohlin Bertil Ohlin was a Swedish economist who is famous for his contributions to the theory of international trade. He is best known for his work on the Heckscher-Ohlin model, which explains why countries trade and how they benefit from it. Ohlin received the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1977 for his seminal work on the theory of international trade. |
Bertil Lindblad Bertil Lindblad was a Swedish astronomer who is famous for his contributions to the understanding of the structure and dynamics of the Milky Way galaxy. His most memorable achievements include the discovery of the Lindblad resonance, which explains the spiral structure of galaxies, and the development of the Lindblad equation, which describes the motion of stars in a galaxy. Lindblad was also president of the International Astronomical Union from 1964 to 1967. |