From the English word for the clear or pale green precious stone, ultimately deriving from Sanskrit. As a given name, it first came into use in the 19th century.
Derived from the Germanic elements beraht meaning “bright” and rand meaning “rim (of a shield)”. From an early date it has been confused with Bertram and the two names have merged to some degree. A famous bearer was English philosopher Bertrand Russell (1872-1970).
Means “bright raven”, derived from the Germanic element beraht “bright” combined with hramn “raven”. The Normans introduced this name to England. Shakespeare used it in his play All’s Well That Ends Well (1603).