Male Name
Elbert
ˈɛl.bərt
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
American sprinters
artists
A Song of Ice and Fire characters
civil rights
currently out of the US top 1000
Emergency characters
ends in -bert
Fire Emblem characters
light
NASCAR
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
58/100
classic120%
mature120%
formal80%
upper class65%
wholesome100%
strong120%
strange100%
serious100%
Meaning & Etymology
Elbert is a Dutch variant of the name Adelbert, which itself is derived from the Germanic elements 'adal' meaning 'noble' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright'. The name signifies 'noble and bright', reflecting qualities of nobility and brilliance.
Etymology
Original Form:
Adelbert
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Germanic 'Adelbert' to the Dutch 'Elbert', simplifying the original form while retaining its noble connotations.
Source:
Dutch naming conventions and linguistic evolution