ALBERT  

Gender: M
Origin: English
Meaning: "noble, bright"

Popularity in 2008: #372

This name remained stylish for over eighty years, but with its serious, studious image (think Einstein, Schweitzer), it's far from fashionable today. Still, along with such stalwarts as Walter and George, it could now make an unusual yet classic choice.

Nicknames & Variations:
Albie, Burt, Bert, Al, Elbert, Bertie, Berty, Alby

International Variations:
Alberik, Ales, Bertik, Berti, Berco (Czech) Aubert (French) Albrecht (German) Alvertos (Greek) Ailbhe (Irish Gaelic) Alberts (Latvian) Bertek, Albek (Polish) Adelbert, Ailbert (Scottish) Albertko (Slavic) Berto, Alberto (Spanish)

Albert is being discussed in our message boards:

• Anyone want to take a look at my boys list?
• Build a Name Together
• Variation on Bert / Egbert
• What boys names match the tone of these girl's names?
• Family in a Castle

Read Nameberry blog posts about Albert:

• ROYAL NAMES: Beyond Elizabeth & William
• SCIENCE HEROINE NAMES: Inspiration from scientific barrier breakers
• BRITISH NAMES: Exciting Choices of the Prime Ministers
• VALENTINE NAMES: Names that link to love
• GILBERT & SULLIVAN NAMES