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American judge and politician (1911–1991)
addition to the Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway, Bert T. Combs Lake, an artificial lake constructed in 1963 in Clay County, is named in Combs' honor. On April
Bert_Combs
American politician and baseball commissioner (1898–1991)
relatively unknown candidate, Kentucky Court of Appeals Judge Bert T. Combs. Because Combs, whom Chandler nicknamed "The Little Judge", had no record for
Happy_Chandler
American judge (born 1948)
Governor Bert T. Combs at the Louisville firm of Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs. In a memoir, she admitted a mutual attraction between her and Combs during this
Sara_Walter_Combs
School in the United States
president is Larry Allen Gritton Jr., who has been president since mid-2013. Bert Combs, 50th governor of Kentucky (attended but did not graduate) Jensen Huang
Oneida_Baptist_Institute
Paint made from lime and chalk
plaster Lime mortar Silicate paint Robinson, George W. (2015-01-13). Bert Combs The Politician: An Oral History. University Press of Kentucky. ISBN 9780813150192
Whitewash
American politician (1924–2015)
of Bert Combs in 1959 and became Combs's executive assistant when Combs was elected governor. Encouraged to run for the Kentucky Senate by Combs's ally
Wendell_Ford
American politician (1908–1994)
joined Clements and Lt. Gov. Emerson Beauchamp in supporting Bert Combs for governor, but Combs lost in the Democratic primary to former governor A. B. "Happy"
Lawrence_Wetherby
American politician
incumbent Mitch McConnell, 64.7%–35.3%. Lois Combs Weinberg, the daughter of Bertram T. "Bert" Combs and Mabel Hall Combs, was born on December 18, 1943, in Lexington
Lois_Combs_Weinberg
Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States
Anderson Burns, founder and first president of Oneida Baptist Institute Bert Combs, lawyer, officer in the Army, judge, politician, 50th Governor of Kentucky
Oneida,_Kentucky
primary, Lieutenant Governor Wendell Ford ran against former Governor Bert Combs and 6 other opponents. Ford would win in an easy victory that wasn't expected
1971 Kentucky gubernatorial election
1971_Kentucky_gubernatorial_election
Kentucky's system of community colleges
Cumberland (1960), and Henderson (1960). In 1960, newly elected Governor Bert Combs created the Governor's Commission on the Study of Public Higher Education
Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Kentucky_Community_and_Technical_College_System
nominee Bert T. Combs, a former judge of the Kentucky Court of Appeals, defeated Republican nominee John M. Robsion Jr. by a large margin. Combs received
1959 Kentucky gubernatorial election
1959_Kentucky_gubernatorial_election
American politician
Breckinridge was elected Attorney General of Kentucky in 1959 when Bert T. Combs led the Democratic ticket to victory. He served his first term from
John_B._Breckinridge
Appeals 1994–present. Wife of Bert Combs. Lois Combs Weinberg (born 1943), candidate for U.S. Senator 2002. Daughter of Bert Combs. Cornelius P. Comegys (1780–1851)
List of United States political families (C)
List_of_United_States_political_families_(C)
Public university in Lexington, Kentucky, US
affairs. Authorized by the Kentucky General Assembly and signed by Governor Bert Combs on March 6, 1962, a mandate was placed upon the University of Kentucky
University_of_Kentucky
American politician (1903–1970)
Wetherby. In 1955, Carter ran for Kentucky State Treasurer, he was on the Bert Combs slate in the Democratic primary. However, Happy Chandler won the primary
Henry_H._Carter_(politician)
Courier-Journal. p. 1. Retrieved August 27, 2023. Sobel 1978, pp. 547–548. "Bert Thomas Combs". National Governors Association. December 8, 2015. Retrieved March
List_of_governors_of_Kentucky
Current United States federal appellate court
30 Wade H. McCree MI 1920–1987 1966–1977 — — L. Johnson resignation 31 Bert Combs KY 1911–1991 1967–1970 — — L. Johnson resignation 32 Henry Luesing Brooks
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
United_States_Court_of_Appeals_for_the_Sixth_Circuit
City in Kentucky, United States
the Floyd County Public Library. Allison Ball, Kentucky State Treasurer Bert Combs, 50th Governor of Kentucky Boyd Holbrook, actor and fashion model Greg
Prestonsburg,_Kentucky
County in Kentucky, United States
was completed in 1965, and a dedication ceremony was held with governor Bert Combs in attendance. The new courthouse had a contemporary design with blue
Letcher_County,_Kentucky
Bridge in Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio
four names on the ballot, former Kentucky governor Bert Combs, would later be applied to the Combs–Hehl Bridge just upriver. The nickname, "Big Mac Bridge"
Daniel_Carter_Beard_Bridge
held on August 6, 1955. Happy Chandler, former United States Senator Bert Combs, Judge of the Kentucky Court of Appeals Jesse N. R. Cecil Edwin R. Denney
1955 Kentucky gubernatorial election
1955_Kentucky_gubernatorial_election
Politics in the US state of Kentucky
(R) Thruston Ballard Morton (R) 1958 29D, 9R 75D, 25R 1959 7D, 1R 1960 Bert Combs (D) Wilson W. Wyatt (D) Henry H. Carter (D) John B. Breckinridge (D) Thelma
Political party strength in Kentucky
Political_party_strength_in_Kentucky
Elected US official
Democratic 1955–1959 Happy Chandler 43 Wilson W. Wyatt Democratic 1959–1963 Bert Combs 44 Harry Lee Waterfield Democratic 1963–1967 Ned Breathitt 45 Wendell
Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky
Lieutenant_Governor_of_Kentucky
1905 short story by O. Henry
Zoidberg gives Amy Wong a set of combs, only for her to reveal that she sold her hair to a wigmaker to buy a set of combs for Hermes Conrad, who then reveals
The_Gift_of_the_Magi
Ceylon, U.S. Minister to Ethiopia, and U.S. Consul General in Warsaw Bert Combs University of Kentucky College of Law Governor of Kentucky; judge of the
List of Order of the Coif members
List_of_Order_of_the_Coif_members
80–90% Nunn: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Governor before election Bert Combs Democratic Elected Governor Ned Breathitt Democratic
1963 Kentucky gubernatorial election
1963_Kentucky_gubernatorial_election
State Incumbent Party Status Opposing candidates Kentucky Bert Combs Democratic Term-limited, Democratic victory Ned Breathitt (Democratic) 50.74% Louie
1963 United States gubernatorial elections
1963_United_States_gubernatorial_elections
Local weekly newspaper published in Whitesburg, Kentucky
1960 the controversy would continue with The Mountain Eagle's article on Bert Combs, the Kentucky governor, in which he was criticized for not taking a stronger
The Mountain Eagle (newspaper)
The_Mountain_Eagle_(newspaper)
Bridge in Ohio and Highland Heights, Kentucky
meters (1,510 feet). The bridge is named for former governor of Kentucky Bert T. Combs and former Campbell County Judge Executive Lambert Hehl. Normal traffic
Combs–Hehl_Bridge
Head of the Kentucky National Guard in the US
1955 – 1959 Albert "Happy" Chandler 43 Arthur Young Lloyd 1959 – 1967 Bert Combs Edward T. Breathitt 44 Allan Kenneth Carrell 1967 – 1968 Louie Nunn 45
Adjutant_General_of_Kentucky
List of Kentucky state legislatures
revenue laws 1959 Extraordinary Session December 22, 1959 December 30, 1959 Bert Combs Question of whether to propose calling a constitutional convention with
List of Kentucky General Assemblies
List_of_Kentucky_General_Assemblies
Head of government of the U.S. state of Kentucky
hiring or firing of state employees for political reasons; his successor, Bert Combs, pushed a new merit system through the legislature, protecting it from
Governor_of_Kentucky
American politician
Begley In office January 2, 1956 – January 4, 1960 Governor Happy Chandler Bert Combs Preceded by Charles K. O'Connell Succeeded by Henry H. Carter 29th & 31st
Thelma_Stovall
American politician (1916–1962)
former governor Happy Chandler, while Cobb aligned himself with Governor Bert Combs. Cobb won the 1961 Democratic primary with 8,047 votes (54.6%), winning
Spencer_Cobb
from the original on February 23, 2012. Retrieved January 13, 2018. "Bert T. Combs". Hall of Distinguished Alumni. University of Kentucky Alumni Association
List of University of Kentucky alumni
List_of_University_of_Kentucky_alumni
American judge
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit vacated by Judge Bert Combs. He was confirmed by the Senate on December 16, 1970, and received his
W._Wallace_Kent
American politician (1924–2003)
campaign of Alben Barkley, and the gubernatorial campaign of Bert T. Combs. When Combs won the governorship in 1959, he appointed Breathitt as personnel
Ned_Breathitt
American politician (1936–2025)
Kentucky to testify in court. She was represented by former governor Bert Combs; Taub was represented by former governor Louie Nunn. This was also the
Martha_Layne_Collins
Interstate Highway in Kentucky, United States
state line, ultimately down south to Knoxville. On December 15, 1961, Bert Combs, Wilson W. Wyatt, and Henry Ward selected I-75 as one of three stretches
Interstate_75_in_Kentucky
22% Kentucky Happy Chandler Democratic Term-limited, Democratic victory Bert Combs (Democratic) 60.56% John M. Robsion Jr. (Republican) 39.44% Louisiana
1959 United States gubernatorial elections
1959_United_States_gubernatorial_elections
primary, Lieutenant Governor Wendell Ford ran against former Governor Bert Combs and 6 other opponents. Ford would win in an easy victory that wasn't expected
1971 United States gubernatorial elections
1971_United_States_gubernatorial_elections
Spouses of the governors of Kentucky, USA
Jan 2005. p. C4. Retrieved 10 June 2025. Gourley, Jay (23 Dec 1972). "Bert Combs' first wife dies at 58". The Kentucky Post. Covington, Kentucky. pp. 1
First ladies and gentlemen of Kentucky
First_ladies_and_gentlemen_of_Kentucky
(35, white), while serving as a county patrolman and murdered a black man, Bert Skaggs, in 1905 but was not charged under self-defense grounds. Also murdered
List of people executed in Kentucky (pre-1972)
List_of_people_executed_in_Kentucky_(pre-1972)
American politician (1909–2002)
system until Earle Clements resigned as highway commissioner and Gov. Bert Combs named Ward to succeed him. As highway commissioner, Ward secured millions
Henry Ward (Kentucky politician)
Henry_Ward_(Kentucky_politician)
Public college in Ashland, Kentucky, US
(1960). Authorized by the Kentucky General Assembly and signed by Governor Bert Combs on March 6, 1962, a mandate was placed upon the University of Kentucky
Ashland Community and Technical College
Ashland_Community_and_Technical_College
American politician (1931–2023)
lieutenant governor in 1971 on an informal ticket with former governor Bert T. Combs. Combs lost in the Democratic primary to Wendell Ford, but Carroll defeated
Julian_Carroll
Ethnic group in Kentucky
equality in public accommodations and teacher employment. In 1963, Governor Bert Combs even issued the Fair Service Executive Order to increase public accommodations
History of African Americans in Kentucky
History_of_African_Americans_in_Kentucky
American judge
Appointed by Harry S. Truman Preceded by Elwood Hamilton Succeeded by Bert Combs Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of
Shackelford_Miller_Jr.
American academic administrator (1917–2006)
presidency, he was selected as part of two commissions, appointed by Governors Bert Combs and Ned Breathitt, to study higher education in Kentucky. On two occasions
Thomas_A._Spragens
Highway trail in the United States
states – Illinois' Otto Kerner, Indiana's Matthew Welsh and Kentucky's Bert Combs – took part in a conference at Kentucky Dam Village in mid-April 1963
Lincoln_Heritage_Trail
1964 1966 Brady M. Stewart 1st Democratic 1951 1967 1954 1962 1956 1963 Bert Combs 7th Democratic 1951 1955 Parker W. Duncan 3rd Democratic 1952 1954 Morris
List of justices of the Kentucky Supreme Court
List_of_justices_of_the_Kentucky_Supreme_Court
1966 October 20, 1966 November 3, 1966 June 30, 1975 August 22, 1987 30 Bert Combs Sixth January 16, 1967 April 5, 1967 April 5, 1967 June 5, 1970 – 31 Francis
List of federal judges appointed by Lyndon B. Johnson
List_of_federal_judges_appointed_by_Lyndon_B._Johnson
(1963-1967) Happy Chandler, Governor of Kentucky (1935–1939, 1955-1959) Bert Combs, Governor of Kentucky (1959-1963) Philip H. Hoff, Governor of Vermont
Endorsements in the 1976 Democratic presidential primaries
Endorsements_in_the_1976_Democratic_presidential_primaries
U.S. law firm
Louisville, Kentucky Bert T. Combs, former Governor of Kentucky Gordon B. Davidson, former Managing Partner at Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs and attorney for the
Wyatt,_Tarrant_&_Combs
Australian rules footballer
September 1937. p. 5. "McCOMB, Albert Thomas". Department of Veterans Affairs. "Albert Thomas McComb". Find a Grave. Bert McComb's playing statistics from
Bert_McComb
American lawyer and politician (1908–2000)
Carl Bert Albert (May 10, 1908 – February 4, 2000) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 46th speaker of the United States House of Representatives
Carl_Albert
NAACP meeting in the Court House at Murray, Ky., and learning from Gov. Bert Combs that he would be arrested if he set foot in Murray again, Jones recalled
Louis_Clayton_Jones
Academic
December 26. Martin also served as state finance commissioner for Gov. Bert Combs, for whom he had been campaign chair, co-chair and vice-chair; and became
Robert_R._Martin_(educator)
1995 film by Stuart Gordon
direct-to-video horror film directed by Stuart Gordon. The film stars Jeffrey Combs as John Reilly, an American recovering alcoholic who inherits an Italian
Castle_Freak
American newspaper publisher
this campaign earned him the title “Colonel '' from Kentucky Governor Bert Combs. Washington also went on to become the first African American to serve
Leon_H._Washington_Jr.
Month of 1911
executive and co-founder of Doyle Dayne Bernbach; in New York City (d. 1982). Bert Combs, reformist Governor of Kentucky from 1959 to 1963, state and federal appellate
August_1911
River
Goose Creek. The 232-acre (94 ha) Beech Creak Wildlife area surrounding Bert T. Combs Lake at the headwaters is adjacent to the Daniel Boone National Forest
Beech Creek (Clay County, Kentucky)
Beech_Creek_(Clay_County,_Kentucky)
Highway in Kentucky, U.S.
The Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway, commonly known as the Mountain Parkway, is a freeway in eastern Kentucky. The route runs from Interstate 64 (I-64)
Mountain_Parkway
American lawyer
Atkins In office January 2, 1956 – January 4, 1960 Governor Happy Chandler Bert Combs Preceded by Herbert Tinsley Succeeded by Joseph Schneider Personal details
Mary_Louise_Foust
American fashion designer and businesswoman
Rankin 2002 Karen Hughes Mae Jemison Angela Murdaugh Ann Williams 2004 Susan Combs Trinidad Mendenhall Mary Meyers Rosenfield Sheryl Swoopes 2006 Amanda Dunbar
Kendra_Scott
American television game show
1985, and again from 1994 to 1995. Ray Combs was selected as host when the show was revived by CBS in 1988. Combs served as host until 1994. Louie Anderson
Family_Feud
American actor (1921–2002)
contact with his daughter or with Temple. Agar married model Loretta Barnett Combs (1922–2000) in 1951. They tried to elope but officials refused to marry
John_Agar
1947–1991 geopolitical rivalry between US and USSR
Soviet Invasion to 10 September 2001. Penguin Group. ISBN 9781594200076. Combs, Jerald A. (2015). The History of American Foreign Policy from 1895. Routledge
Cold_War
American farmer and politician (1896–1985)
Instead, Clements threw his support to Bert T. Combs, a Court of Appeals judge nominated by Wetherby. Since Combs had little in the way of a political record
Earle_Clements
American politician (born 1945)
A Republican, Combs served from 2007 to 2015 as the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Prior to her tenure as comptroller, Combs had served two terms
Susan_Combs
President of the United States from 1989 to 1993
on March 23, 2013. Retrieved August 24, 2016. Campbell, Colin; Rockman, Bert (1991). The Bush Presidency: First Appraisals. Chatham, New Jersey: Chatham
George_H._W._Bush
scouts the supposed new route. 177 25 "The Baylor Crofoot Story" Prentiss Combs John McGreevey March 21, 1962 (1962-03-21) Baylor Crofoot (Robert Culp)
List_of_Wagon_Train_episodes
Public high school in the United States
Kentucky, United States. It is the only high school in the county. Bert T. Combs Richie Farmer "Clay County High School". National Center for Education
Clay County High School (Kentucky)
Clay_County_High_School_(Kentucky)
1990 American drama film
Lucy Richard Libertini as Sidney Laura Esterman as Lony Barton Heyman as Bert Judith Malina as Rose Mary Alice as Nurse Margaret Bradley Whitford as Dr
Awakenings
American publisher and civil rights leader
correspondence with fraternity member Martin Luther King Jr. Kentucky Governor Bert Combs commissioned Stanley to explore the establishment of a human rights commission
Frank_L._Stanley_Sr.
American businesswoman and philanthropist
Pease Harper Ninfa Laurenzo Lane Murray Louise Ritter Ruth Taubert Seeger Bert Kruger Smith Eleanor Tinsley 1989 Barbara Bush Judith Craven Gussie Nell
Dian_Graves_Stai
Record label discography
1986 AN-7086 – Bert Seager Jazz Quintet: Time To Burn, 1986 AN-7087 – The Big Easy (original motion picture soundtrack), 1987 AN-7088 – Bert Seager Jazz
Island_Records_discography
American illusionists and entertainers
Bennett 1981: Andre Kole 1982: John Calvert 1983: Billy McComb, The Morettis 1984: Carl Ballantine, Bert Easley 1985: Mardoni & Louise, Johnny Thompson 1986:
Penn_&_Teller
Proposed reconstructed word list for the Proto-Indo-European language
*perd- "fart" fart (< OE feortan) pérdomai párdate "(s/he) farts" Russian perdétь "to fart" Lith persti "to fart" W rhech "fart" bert "fart" pordhë "fart"
Indo-European_vocabulary
Governor of Texas since 2015
next-highest fundraiser among state officeholders was Texas comptroller Susan Combs, with $611,700. Abbott won the Republican primary on March 4, 2014, with
Greg_Abbott
Surname list
McComb is a surname. According to a 2002 text, McComb is the most common derivative in Ireland of the Gaelic MacThom meaning "son of Thomas", or "son
McComb_(surname)
Mexican actress (1904–1983)
High Mexican Society, has come to Hollywood with a cargo of shawls and combs valued at $ 50,000 (is said to be the richest girl in her country thanks
Dolores_del_Río
English actor (1919–1995)
(1963) – Bert Percy (1971) – Pub Comic For the Love of Ada (1972) – Arthur Love Thy Neighbour (1973) – Carter Malachi's Cove (1973) – Jack Combes Barry McKenzie
Arthur_English
Sadies Precious Moments Various Artists Smash Your Radio: Jump Up! Sampler Bert Bert Pinebox Cordelia's Dad Spine The Ex Starters Alternators The Traitors
Steve_Albini_discography
Organisms that live in salt water
the largest non-colonial animals to swim with the help of cilia (hairs or combs). Coastal species need to be tough enough to withstand waves and swirling
Marine_life
2026. "Erwin Neher – Facts". Nobel Foundation. Retrieved 30 March 2026. "Bert Sakmann – Facts". Nobel Foundation. Retrieved 30 March 2026. "Christiane
List of German Nobel laureates
List_of_German_Nobel_laureates
First Lady of Texas (2000–2015)
Rankin 2002 Karen Hughes Mae Jemison Angela Murdaugh Ann Williams 2004 Susan Combs Trinidad Mendenhall Mary Meyers Rosenfield Sheryl Swoopes 2006 Amanda Dunbar
Anita_Thigpen_Perry
Landmark in Frankfort, Kentucky, United States
Governor Bert T. Combs, the clock was constructed as a joint project between the state government and the Garden Club of Kentucky. On April 10, 1961, Combs appropriated
Floral clock (Frankfort, Kentucky)
Floral_clock_(Frankfort,_Kentucky)
American educator and pathologist
Pease Harper Ninfa Laurenzo Lane Murray Louise Ritter Ruth Taubert Seeger Bert Kruger Smith Eleanor Tinsley 1989 Barbara Bush Judith Craven Gussie Nell
L._Ruth_Guy
Lingairi-Badham 2006 2006 1 0 0 0 0 392 George Lister 1941–42 1941–42 2 0 0 0 0 233 Bert Lister 1924–25 1930–31 57 1 0 0 3 200 George Litherland 1920–21 1920–21 13
List of Oldham R.L.F.C. players
List_of_Oldham_R.L.F.C._players
American animator (1899–1994)
inherited many of his initial staff, including animator Tom Palmer and musician Bert Fiske from the Winkler studio, but importantly he chose fellow New York animator
Walter_Lantz
City in California, United States
lived in Oxnard for many years Lee Van Cleef, actor, died in Oxnard Jeffrey Combs, actor, born in Oxnard Brandon Cruz, child actor and lead singer of the
Oxnard,_California
1995 compilation album by the Beatles
featured three exclusive B-sides. The live BBC Radio recording of "Lend Me Your Comb" was held back from Live at the BBC for inclusion on this album, but it was
Anthology_1
Billy Joel 1 (1998) Ray Charles[N3] Curtis Mayfield First nomination Sean Combs Paul McCartney Neil Young[N3] Del Shannon 5 (1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1998)
List of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees
List_of_Rock_and_Roll_Hall_of_Fame_inductees
U.S. presidential administration from 1945 to 1953
Cultural, And Economic History (4 vol 2006); 550 articles in 2000 pp Cochran, Bert. Harry Truman and the crisis presidency (1973); 432pp. Congressional Quarterly
Presidency_of_Harry_S._Truman
Australian cricketer (1908–2001)
total of 191 helped set England a target of 251 to win. Bill O'Reilly and Bert Ironmonger bowled Australia to a series-levelling victory amid hopes that
Don_Bradman
Texas physician
Rankin 2002 Karen Hughes Mae Jemison Angela Murdaugh Ann Williams 2004 Susan Combs Trinidad Mendenhall Mary Meyers Rosenfield Sheryl Swoopes 2006 Amanda Dunbar
May_Owen
American jurist (1896–1985)
Rankin 2002 Karen Hughes Mae Jemison Angela Murdaugh Ann Williams 2004 Susan Combs Trinidad Mendenhall Mary Meyers Rosenfield Sheryl Swoopes 2006 Amanda Dunbar
Sarah_T._Hughes
American journalist (1890–1997)
Pease Harper Ninfa Laurenzo Lane Murray Louise Ritter Ruth Taubert Seeger Bert Kruger Smith Eleanor Tinsley 1989 Barbara Bush Judith Craven Gussie Nell
Bess_Whitehead_Scott
BERT COMBS
BERT COMBS
Surname or Lastname
English and North German
English and North German : metonymic occupational name for a leather belt or strap maker, from Middle English belt(e), Middle Low German balt.German : from a short form of the Germanic personal name Baldher (see Belter).North German : habitational name from a place called Beelte (see Belter 2).
Male
English
Short form of English Burton, BURT means "fortified settlement."
Female
Egyptian
, the wife of the officer Mert-u.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Indian, Latin, Netherlands, Swedish, Teutonic
Bright; Highborn; Brilliant; Day-bright; Fame; Strength; Bright as an Angel; Shining Intellect; Renowned Northerner; Famous; Will; Desire; Noble
Male
Turkish
Turkish name BERK means "solid, strong."Â
Male
English
Short form of English Bartholomew, BART means "son of Talmai."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name for someone who lived on a patch of land on which grew bent grass, rushes, or reeds (Middle English bent).
Female
English
Czech and Polish form of German Bertha, BERTA means "bright."
Male
German
Contracted form of German Eberhart, EBERT means "strong as a boar."
Male
German
Variant spelling of Low German Bernd, BERNT means "bold as a bear."
Boy/Male
English American French German Teutonic
Bright light.
Male
English
Modern English name derived from Old English beorht, BERT means "bright." Used as a short form of longer names containing the same element.Â
Male
German
Contracted form of Old High German Gerhardt, GERT means "spear strong."
Female
Norwegian
Variant form of Norwegian Bergit, BERIT means "exalted one."
Surname or Lastname
English and French
English and French : from the Germanic personal name Berto, a short form of the various compound personal names formed with berht ‘bright’, ‘famous’ (see for example Berthold, Bertholf, and Bertram).
Male
Hungarian
Hungarian form of German Hrodebert, RÓBERT means "bright fame."Â
Girl/Female
British, English
Noble; Shining
Male
English
Bright
Surname or Lastname
English and Scottish (of Norman origin)
English and Scottish (of Norman origin) : habitational name from any of numerous places named in France named Vert or Le Vert.
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Brett, BRET means "a Breton."Â
BERT COMBS
BERT COMBS
Boy/Male
Indian
Old Arabic name
Boy/Male
German, Scandinavian, Teutonic
Staff of the Gods
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Beautiful
Girl/Female
Tamil
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Lord of Celebrations
Girl/Female
Australian, Christian, Gaelic
Slender; From the Forest; Similar to Caley or Cailley
Boy/Male
Indian, Sindhi
Life
Girl/Female
Celtic
Bountiful.
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Liberal generous
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
The Loved One of the Guru or God; Saved by Guru
BERT COMBS
BERT COMBS
BERT COMBS
BERT COMBS
BERT COMBS
n.
See Birt.
v. t.
To strike repeatedly; to lay repeated blows upon; as, to beat one's breast; to beat iron so as to shape it; to beat grain, in order to force out the seeds; to beat eggs and sugar; to beat a drum.
n.
That which engirdles a person or thing; a band or girdle; as, a lady's belt; a sword belt.
imp. & p. p.
of Bet
n.
Anything that resembles a belt, or that encircles or crosses like a belt; a strip or stripe; as, a belt of trees; a belt of sand.
a.
Most advanced; most correct or complete; as, the best scholar; the best view of a subject.
imp.
of Beat
n.
A recurring stroke; a throb; a pulsation; as, a beat of the heart; the beat of the pulse.
n.
A narrow passage or strait; as, the Great Belt and the Lesser Belt, leading to the Baltic Sea.
v. t.
To give the signal for, by beat of drum; to sound by beat of drum; as, to beat an alarm, a charge, a parley, a retreat; to beat the general, the reveille, the tattoo. See Alarm, Charge, Parley, etc.
a. & p. p.
Changed by pressure so as to be no longer straight; crooked; as, a bent pin; a bent lever.
n.
Utmost; highest endeavor or state; most nearly perfect thing, or being, or action; as, to do one's best; to the best of our ability.
n.
See Birt.
v. t.
To beat severely.
v. i.
To make a sound when struck; as, the drums beat.
p. p.
of Beat
a.
Most; largest; as, the best part of a week.
a.
Having good qualities in the highest degree; most good, kind, desirable, suitable, etc.; most excellent; as, the best man; the best road; the best cloth; the best abilities.