Quick answer
Bertrand is a boy name.
Pronunciation: French /bɛʁ.tʁɑ̃/; American English /ˈbɜɹ.tɹənd/; British English /ˈbɜː.tɹənd/.
Meaning and history
This name is derived from the Old German elements beraht meaning "bright" and rant meaning "rim (of a shield)". From an early date it has been confused with Bertram and the two names have merged to some degree. Saint Bertrand was an 11th-century bishop of Comminges in France. Another famous bearer was the English philosopher Bertrand Russell (1872-1970).
Notes and context
Usage: french, english, germanic