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Robert

Preceded by a notable reputation, Robert is a boy's name of German origin bestowed upon many a king. Rooted in the ancient Germanic name Hrodebert, this strong title means "bright fame," and certainly lives up to its fine acclaim. From the renowned Scottish king, Robert the Bruce—who freed Scotland from English rule— to The King of Comedy star Robert De Niro, those who bear the name seem destined for greatness. As for those who find the pen far mightier than the sword, they will find kinship with their fellow Frost and Burns. Truly no better name to inspire your little one to embrace their potential and shine forth in splendor.
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Meaning

Bright fame

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Pronunciation

RAH-bert

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Traits

  • Strong
  • Traditional
  • Respectable
  • Intelligent

Compatibility

Robert pairs well with classic or timeless names for siblings, such as William or Elizabeth. As a middle name, it provides a strong and dignified presence. Culturally, Robert fits in well with European or English-inspired naming styles.

Strong Traditional Respectable Intelligent

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall

Actor

Born: January 5, 1931 · San Diego, California, USA

Portrait of Robert E. Lee

Robert E. Lee

Leader

Born: January 19, 1807 · Stratford Hall, Virginia, USA

Portrait of Robert Burns

Robert Burns

Poet

Born: January 25, 1759 · Alloway, Scotland

Portrait of Robert Boyle

Robert Boyle

Scientist

Born: January 25, 1627 · Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland

Portrait of Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr.

Actor

Born: April 4, 1965 · New York, USA

Portrait of Robert Carlyle

Robert Carlyle

Actor

Born: April 14, 1961 · Maryhill, Glasgow, Scotland

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Robert Original form
  • Roberto Spanish
  • Rupert German
  • Roberto Italian
  • Роберт Russian
  • 罗伯特 Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Arabic
  • Hindi
  • Korean

Cultural Adaptations

  • روبرت (Robert) Arabic
  • रॉबर्ट (Robert) Hindi
  • 로버트 (Robert) Korean

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Frequently Asked Questions about Robert

What does Robert mean?
Bright fame
What is the origin of Robert?
Robert has German origins.
Is Robert popular?
Robert has been viewed 99 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Robert?
Similar names include Zev, Lorenzo, Yasir, Felix, Alice.
How do you pronounce Robert?
Robert is pronounced RAH-bert.

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