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Herbert

Name Origin

Herbert is a masculine given name of German origin, meaning 'bright army' or 'illustrious warrior'. It is derived from the Germanic elements 'herb' (army) and 'bert' (bright, famous).

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Famous People

Herbert Hoover (1874-1964)

31st President of the United States

  • Led the US through the Great Depression and World War II
  • Served as Secretary of Commerce under Presidents Harding and Coolidge

Herbert George Wells (1866-1946)

Author

  • Wrote science fiction classics like 'The Time Machine' and 'The War of the Worlds'
  • Pioneer of science fiction genre

Herbert von Karajan (1908-1989)

Conductor

  • Renowned conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic
  • Recorded extensively and helped popularize classical music

Similar Names

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Sibling Names

Wilfred

Both Herbert and Wilfred are classic, traditional names of German origin with a vintage charm.

Mabel

Herbert and Mabel share a similar vintage elegance and have a nostalgic, wholesome feel.

Beatrice

Both Herbert and Beatrice are strong, classic names with a timeless quality. They sound well-suited as siblings from an older generation.