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Name Origin

Rupert is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, meaning 'bright fame' or 'shining glory'. It is derived from the elements 'hruod' (fame) and 'beraht' (bright).

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Famous People

Rupert Murdoch (1931-)

Media Mogul

  • Founded News Corporation
  • Owns a vast media empire including Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, and HarperCollins

Rupert Everett (1959-)

Actor, Writer, Director

  • Starred in films like 'My Best Friend's Wedding', 'The Importance of Being Earnest'
  • Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Actor

Rupert Grint (1988-)

Actor

  • Played Ron Weasley in the 'Harry Potter' film series

Rupert Sheldrake (1942-)

Biologist, Author

  • Known for his controversial theories on morphic resonance and animal telepathy