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Name Origin

Robert is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. It is derived from the elements *hrod* meaning 'fame' and *beraht* meaning 'bright' or 'famous'. The name gained popularity in medieval Europe, particularly among royalty and nobility.

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Famous People

Robert De Niro (1943-)

Actor

  • Two-time Academy Award winner for Best Actor
  • Known for roles in Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, and The Godfather Part II

Robert Plant (1948-)

Singer, Songwriter

  • Lead vocalist of Led Zeppelin
  • Known for powerful vocals and influential stage presence

Robert Frost (1874-1963)

Poet

  • Four-time Pulitzer Prize winner for Poetry
  • Known for poems exploring themes of nature, isolation, and rural life

Robert Oppenheimer (1904-1967)

Theoretical Physicist

  • Led the Manhattan Project, which developed the atomic bomb
  • Known as 'the father of the atomic bomb'

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894)

Novelist, Poet, Essayist

  • Author of Treasure Island and The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Robert Hooke (1635-1703)

Scientist

  • Discovered the cell
  • Formulated Hooke's Law of elasticity

Similar Names

RobertoRobertaRobRobynRuprechtRodolpheRoderickRodrigoRoibeardRaimundBohdan

Sibling Names

Eleanor

Classic and elegant, Eleanor shares a similar timeless quality with Robert.

William

Both names have strong historical roots and carry a sense of nobility and tradition.

Charlotte

Similar in style and length, Charlotte complements Robert with a graceful feminine counterpart.

Henry

Traditional and regal, Henry pairs well with Robert for a classic sibling set.