Male Name
Robert
ˈɹɑb.əɹt
ˈɹɒb.ət
ʁɔ.bɛʁ
ˈroː.bɛʈ
ˈʁoː.bɛʁt
ˈroː.bərt
ˈrɔ.bərt
ˈro.bert
ˈro.bɛrt
ˈrɔ.bɛrt
ˈro.bʲɪrt
ru.ˈβɛrt
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
1930s
1940s
27 Club members
Ace Attorney characters
Alan Wake characters
Algonquin Round Table members
Alien characters
A Song of Ice and Fire characters
As Told by Ginger characters
Australian prime ministers
Writing Systems
РобертRussian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
72/100
classic100%
mature80%
formal80%
upper class65%
natural80%
wholesome100%
strong120%
refined80%
serious65%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Robert originates from the Germanic name Hrodebert, meaning 'bright fame'. It is derived from the elements 'hruod' (fame) and 'beraht' (bright). Introduced to Britain by the Normans, it replaced the Old English cognate Hreodbeorht. The name has been consistently popular in English-speaking countries from the 13th to the 20th century, peaking in the United States between 1924 and 1939, and again in 1953.
Etymology
Original Form:
Hrodebert
Evolution:
From Proto-Germanic *Hrōþi- 'fame' and *berhta- 'bright' (Hrōþiberhtaz). Evolved into Old Dutch Robrecht and Old High German Hrodebert.
Source:
Germanic