Male Name
Albrecht
ˈal.bʁɛçt
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
artists
bassoonists
isograms
knights of the Habsburg Golden Fleece
painters
printmakers
surnames
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
69/100
classic175%
mature120%
formal160%
upper class140%
wholesome65%
strong120%
refined65%
strange120%
complex100%
serious120%
Meaning & Etymology
Albrecht is a German variant of the name Albert, derived from the Old High German elements 'adal' meaning 'noble' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright'. The name has been historically significant in German-speaking regions and is associated with nobility and intellectual brightness.
Etymology
Original Form:
Adalberaht
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Old High German 'Adalberaht' to 'Albrecht' in Middle High German, and then to 'Albert' in modern German.
Source:
Historical linguistics studies and etymological dictionaries.