Burt

The first name Burt is a short form of the name Burton. It derives from the widely used English surname Burton, which comes from a place name and means 'fortified town'.

What does the name Burt mean?

Burt, as a masculine first name, is a diminutive of Burton. This name originates from the common English surname Burton, which is derived from a place name and carries the meaning 'fortified town'. The roots of the name lie in the Old English terms burh, meaning 'fort or fortress', and tūn, meaning 'enclosure, settlement, or town'. In the USA, Burt is a relatively common first name, and among the most famous bearers are actors Burt Lancaster (1913–1994), Burt Reynolds (1936–2018), and Burt Ward.

Where does the name Burt come from?

Burt has its roots in Old English and means 'fortified town'. The components of the word consist of burh, meaning 'fort or fortress', and tūn, meaning 'enclosure, settlement, or town'. The language is American English.

How do you pronounce Burt?

The pronunciation of Burt is simple and concise. It is pronounced as a single syllable and compactly, either as 'Bört' [bɜːʁt] in English pronunciation or Germanized as [bʊʁt]. The name has a dark vowel and ends with a clear 't'. Its brevity gives it a distinctive and direct presence. Burt appears factual and international - clearly defined, succinct, and present.

Popularity

In Germany, Burt is a rather rare first name. In 2013, it ranked 3,619th on the list of the most common male first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Burt was given as a first name in Germany fewer than ten times, placing it at 9,082nd. In the last ten years, there have been no newborns given this name.

Famous people

• Burt Aull (football player from the USA)
• Burt Bacharach (American pianist)
• Burt Bales (American jazz musician)
• Burt Boyar (American writer)
• Burt Brent (artist)
• Burt Breon Mitchell (American linguist)
• Burt Brinckerhoff (actor)
• Burt Cockley (cricketer from Australia)
• Burt Grossman (American football player)
• Burt Hara (American musician)
• Burt Hooton (American baseball player)
• Burt Ingwersen (American football player)
• Burt Johnson (sculptor)
• Burt Keeley (baseball player from the USA)
• Burt Kennedy (American screenwriter)
• Burt Kimmelman (American poet)
• Burt Kwouk (British actor)
• Burt Lancaster (American actor)
• Burt Lancon (American figure skater)
• Burt Leon Reynolds (actor from the USA)