In French, name Bertie means – Diminutive of Bertrand: Intelligent; Glorious raven. French form of the German Bertram, meaning bright-raven. Philosopher and mathematician Bertrand Russell. Some scholars believe the second syllable of Bertrand derived from a word meaning shield.. Other origins for name Bertie include – French, English, English. Name Bertie is most often used as a boy name or male name.