Berta is a feminine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German words berht meaning bright and hilt meaning battle . Berta is a variant of the name Bertha, which was popularized in the 19th century by the character Bertha Mason in Charlotte Brontë's novel Jane Eyre . In Norse mythology, Berta is another name for the goddess Frigg, who was the wife of Odin and the goddess of love, fertility, and war. Berta is also a Spanish surname, derived from the Arabic word al-bertah , meaning the tent . Berta is a rare name in the United States, with only a few hundred people bearing the name according to the 2020 US Census. Berta has been steadily rising in popularity as a given name in Sweden since the 1990s and is currently ranked 166th in popularity for girls' names. Berta is also a popular name for buildings and locations, such as the Berta Hotel in Los Angeles, California, and the Berta Mountains in Antarctica. Berta has been associated with strength and resilience, as seen in the phrase Berta strong, Berta proud , which is often used as a rallying cry for women's rights and empowerment. Berta has been used as a shortened form of the name Roberta, which was popularized in the 19th century by the character Roberta in Charles Dickens' novel Bleak House . Berta has been featured in various works of art and literature, such as the poem Berta by Swedish poet and writer, Gustaf Fröding, and the song Berta by the Swedish rock band, The Hives.

The root form of Berta is Berta — meaning Brilliant, Bright.

Berta remains a beloved choice, ranking #7 in the US. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.