Meaning: Noble and bright
The story
Albert shortens Adalbert, a Germanic name joining noble and bright. It has a long history among European rulers and reached England through Norman use.
Nicknames
- Al
- Bert
- Bertie
Spellings & variants
- Albrecht
- Adalbert
- Alberto
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Style
Origins
Albert comes from Old German.
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