BABY NAMES · BOY
Herbert
Means “bright army”
Germanic origin
Herbert is an old Germanic name brought to England by the Normans. The poet George Herbert is one bearer.
NAME NUMBER
4
A name that carries calm strength and solid roots.
SWEET NICKNAMES
Herb · Herbie · Bert
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Herbert means "bright army". It is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
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Popular nicknames for Herbert are Herb, Herbie, Bert.
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