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Albert

ˈæl.bəɹt
ˈæl.bət
ˈal.bɛʁt
al.bɛʁ
əɫ.ˈβɛɾt
ˈal.bɛrt
ɐlʲ.ˈbʲert
ˈɑl.bərt
ˈal.bæʈ
ˈɒl.bɛrt
Overview

Gender

masculine

Origin

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Writing Systems

АльбертRussian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
73/100
classic100%
mature80%
formal80%
upper class65%
natural65%
wholesome120%
strong120%
refined100%
serious65%

Meaning & Etymology

The name Albert originates from the Germanic name Adalbert, which means 'noble and bright'. It is composed of the elements 'adal' meaning 'noble' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright'. This name was prevalent among medieval German royalty and was introduced to England by the Normans, where it replaced the Old English cognate Æþelbeorht. Although it became rare in England by the 17th century, it was repopularized in the 19th century by Prince Albert, the German-born husband of Queen Victoria. The name ha...

Etymology

Original Form:

Adalbert

Evolution:

From Adalbert to Albert, influenced by Norman introduction to England and subsequent repopularization in the 19th century.

Source:

Germanic

Related Names

aþal

Roots

adal

Roots

berht

Roots

beraht

Roots

Adalbert

Variants

Adelbert

Variants

Albrecht

Variants

Aubert

Variants

Adelbert

Variants

Albertus

Variants

Alpertti

Variants

Adalberht

Variants

Adalbert

Variants

Albertus

Variants

Al

Diminutives

Albie

Diminutives

Bert

Diminutives

Bertie

Diminutives

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