Meaning, origin and history of the name Herbert

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Gender Masculine

Usage English, German, Dutch, Czech, Swedish, French

Pronounced Pron. HUR-bərt(English)

HEHR-behrt(German)

HAR-bat(Swedish)

EHR-BEHR(French)

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Meaning & History

Derived from the Germanic elements hari "army" and beraht "bright". The Normans introduced this name to England, where it replaced an Old English cognate Herebeorht. In the course of the Middle Ages it became rare, but it was revived in the 19th century.

Related Names

VariantHeribert(German)

DiminutivesBert, Bertie, Herb, Herbie(English)

Feminine FormBertina(English)

Other Languages & CulturesHaribert(Ancient Germanic) Herberto, Heriberto(Portuguese) Heriberto, Herberto(Spanish)

Surname DescendantsHerberts(Dutch) Herbert, Herberts, Herbertson(English) Hébert, Herbert(French) Herbert(German) Herbertsson(Swedish)

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People think this name is

classic mature formal upper class wholesome strong refined strange serious nerdy

Name Days

Czech Republic: March 16

Estonia: March 16

Germany: March 16

Poland: March 16

Sweden: March 16

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Entry updated November 20, 2020 ·