Where does “Herbert” come from?
Herbert comes from Old French Herbert, derived from Frankish Hari-bercht, a compound of elements meaning "army" and "bright."
Herbert (English): A working-class youth, especially male
Definitions
- A working-class youth, especially male
Ancestry of “Herbert”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old French | Herbert | — |
| 2 | Frankish | *Hariberht | — |