Norbert - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Norbert \n(o)-rbe-

is pronounced NOR-bert. It is of Old German origin, and its meaning is "northern brightness". Saint Norbert (12th century) was a German saint.

Norbert has 4 variant forms: Bert, Bertie, Berty and Norberto.

Norbert is a very common first name for men (#594 out of 1220) but an uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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