A given name for males, sometimes used as a standalone name or a nickname for Burton or Bertram.
Burt is derived from Old English 'beorht' (bright) and 'tun' (settlement), or from Germanic names like Bertram. It became popular as a standalone name in the 20th century, especially in English-speaking countries.
Burt Reynolds was one of Hollywood's biggest stars in the 1970s-80s, and his popularity helped make 'Burt' a classic American name—he became as iconic as the name itself!
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