Alix Gerard Berthouts

Meaning of Berthout (Berthoud being a variant):
The name Berthoud is a surname of German and French origin that means "bright strength" or "renowned leader". It comes from the ancient Germanic name Bertwald, which is made up of the words berht ("bright, famous") and wald ("rule").

German and French (mainly Alsace, Doubs, and Lorraine): from the ancient Germanic personal name Bertwald, composed of the elements berht 'bright, famous' + wald 'rule'. The second element has been altered by association with German hold 'lovely, splendid'. This surname is also found in Haiti, where it is very rare.
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