Norbert

Norbert is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, meaning "bright north" or "famous northerner." It has never been common in English-speaking countries and carries a somewhat old-fashioned, bookish quality.

Saint Norbert founded the Premonstratensian order in the twelfth century.

Norbert adjusted his glasses and returned to his calculations.

name

Albert

Noble-bright Germanic name

BernardTraditional masculine given name
RobertClassic male name
HerbertMale given name

Hubert · Gilbert · Lambert · Wilbert

character

dragon

Legendary fire-breathing reptile

Harry PotterFictional adolescent sorcerer
animatedFull of life, or drawn moving
cartoonAnimated or humorous illustration

pet · magical · creature · fictional · fantasy · Hagrid · Hogwarts · hatchling · smuggled

Germanic

noble

Titled or virtuous

brightEmitting or reflecting light
northArctic-facing cardinal direction
medievalOf the Middle Ages

traditional · European · saint · bishop · namesake · etymology · heritage

Phrases

Norbert Wiener

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G