Cuthbert - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Cuthbert \c(u)-thbe-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "bright, brilliant, famous". Name of two English saints in the seventh and eight centuries.

Cuthbert has 1 variant form: Cuddy.

Cuthbert is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#12450 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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