Herbert

(hʉrbərt)

noun

a masculine name: dim. Herb, Bert

Origin: OE Herebeorht, lit., bright army < here (see Harold) + beorht, bright

  1. Herbert, George 1593-1633; Eng. poet & clergyman
  2. Herbert, Victor 1859-1924; U.S. composer & conductor, born in Ireland

See Herbert in American Heritage Dictionary 4

English metaphysical poet whose works, including “The Collar” (1633), are religious in theme and marked by rich symbolism and inventive meter.

, Victor 1859-1924.

American composer and conductor best known for his comic operas, including Babes in Toyland (1903).

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