Ethelbert

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Ethelbert is comprised of two Old English elements – “æðel” meaning “noble” and “beorht” meaning “bright”. Therefore, etymologically, Ethelbert means “noble and bright” or “bright nobility”.
Popularity
The popularity of Ethelbert has waned over the years, and it is currently not very common.

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Ethelbert Name meanings & History

Ethelbert is comprised of two Old English elements – “æðel” meaning “noble” and “beorht” meaning “bright”. Therefore, etymologically, Ethelbert means “noble and bright” or “bright nobility”. Middle English form of Æþelbeorht. The name was very rare after the Norman Conquest, but it was revived briefly in the 19th century. Ethelbert is a name that would work well for parents looking for a unique and historical name. It could also be a way to honor family heritage or tradition.

Zodiac Sign of Ethelbert: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Ethelbert:

E: Exaggerate,Environment,Expressive,Enliven,Entertain,Enlighten

T: Doubting Thomas,Tacky,Testy,Tireless,Touchy,Talkative,Truth

H: Hobnobbing,Hope,Hyper,Haggle,Heart's Desire

L: Lazy,Luscious,Languid,Lovely,Liaison,Lover,Legal

B: Bountiful,Beauty,Bashful,Brains

R: Rational,Resourceful,Restless,Reason

Ethelbert is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Ethelbert include the English poet Ethelbert William Bullinger and Ethelbert White, who was a British politician and member of parliament.

2.) Ethelbert (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: (German) principled

Other Forms: Ethelburt, Ethylbert


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