Bermudo

Bermudo is a masculine given name of Iberian origin that appears in historical and modern contexts. In the medieval kingdoms of the Iberian Peninsula, several rulers bore the name, notably Bermudo I of Asturias, Bermudo II of León, and Bermudo III of León, who governed from the late 8th to the early 11th centuries. In Latin and Latinized chronicles the name is found as Vermundus or Bermundus, reflecting its Germanic roots that were common in early Iberian royalty. The exact etymology is not definitively established, but the form is consistently tied to Germanic naming practices of the period.

In modern usage, Bermudo is far less common but persists as a historical or literary given name in Spanish-speaking communities. Variants and related forms appear in Latin or Romance-language contexts, such as Vermundus, Veremund, and Vermudo; the surname Bermúdez is derived from the given name. The name also appears in toponymy and in fictional works set in medieval Iberia.

Notable bearers of the name include the early kings of Asturias and León who contributed to the political landscape of northwestern Iberia during the medieval era. The name’s persistence in historical sources and occasional modern usage reflect broader patterns of Germanic-derived given names in Iberian history.