Norbert

Updated: January 11, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Norbert isn't a name you hear much of these days. It was pretty popular up until about 1971, but it fell off the list of the top 1,000 names for baby boys in the United States after that. We could see it making a comeback as a trendy “grandpa name.” We also like the way it sounds with classic middle names like John, Christopher, and Benjamin.

Meaning of the name Norbert:

German: Northern brightness

Origin of the name Norbert:

Norbert is the combination of two old Germanic words “nord” and “berht.” Nord means “north,” and berht means “bright,” so the name's meaning is “northern brightness.” It's also the name of a saint from the Middle Ages.

Symbolism of the name Norbert:

New parents may find symbolism in the meaning of Norbert. They might see their new son as a new brightness in their life, or they may even find geographic meaning in the name.

Style of the name Norbert:

Traditional

Gender of the name Norbert:

Norbert is a boy's name.

Pronunciation of the name Norbert:

NOR-burt

Number of syllables in the name Norbert:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Norbert:

The baby name Norbert evokes images of someone who is a great storyteller and always coming up with new ideas.

Alternative spellings for the name Norbert:

N/A

Nicknames for the name Norbert:

Bert
Norbie

Popularity of the name Norbert:

According to the Social Security Administration, Norbert was a top 1,000 baby name up until 1971. It was most popular in 1922 when it ranked at number 207. It last ranked at number 938 in 1971.