Norbert
NOR-bert
Popularity
#6359
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
20,383
Peak Year
#635 in 1924
First Recorded
1885
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Derived from the Germanic elements 'nord' meaning 'north' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous'.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Norbert Elias
German sociologist known for his process sociology
Norbert Wiener
American mathematician, pioneer in cybernetics
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