a masculine name: dim. Al, Bert; var. Adelbert, Elbert; fem. Alberta, Albertine
Origin of Albert
French from Old High German Adalbrecht, literally , bright through nobility from adal, nobility + beraht, brightOrigin of Albert
French from Old High German Adalbrecht, literally , bright through nobility from adal, nobility + beraht, bright
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Prince1819-1861
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From Germanic adal (noble) + berht (bright); Old English Æþelbeorht. It became popular in 19th century England due to Queen Victoria’s consort, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.
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