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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)

Politician, Engineer

  • 31st President of the United States
  • Secretary of Commerce under Presidents Harding and Coolidge

Herbert George Wells (1866-1946)

Author, Philosopher

  • Known for science fiction novels like 'The Time Machine', 'War of the Worlds', and 'The Invisible Man'
  • Socialist thinker and political activist

Herbert Spencer (1820-1903)

Philosopher, Sociologist

  • Developed a comprehensive theory of evolution and social Darwinism
  • Influential thinker in Victorian England

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