Albert
Meaning of Albert
Albert is an old-soul of a name, forged from the Germanic roots adal (“noble”) and beraht (“bright”) and polished over the centuries by scientists, statesmen, and storytellers alike. Pronounced simply AL-bert, it carries a quiet dignity—think of Prince Albert lending his steadfast support to Queen Victoria or Albert Einstein letting curiosity loose on the universe. In the United States it once sparkled near the very top of the charts in the early 1900s and, though its rank has gently drifted to 517 in 2024, it never slipped out of view, much like a trusty constellation sailors use for guidance. Parents who choose Albert today often love its blend of vintage charm and intellectual sparkle; they picture a little boy who trades toy trains for telescopes, yet still remembers to hold Grandma’s hand crossing the street. If you’re looking for a name that feels both time-tested and quietly adventurous, Albert stands ready to shine again.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as AHL-behrt (/'albɛʁt/)
American English
- Pronunced as AL-bert (/ˈæl.bɝt/)
British English
- Pronunced as AL-bert (/ˈal.bət/)
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Notable People Named Albert
| Albert Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist famous for developing the theory of relativity, the equation E equals mc squared, and winning the Nobel Prize in Physics. |
| Albert Pujols, nicknamed "the Machine," is a legendary Dominican-American baseball player who enjoyed a 22-season MLB career and is widely regarded as one of the greatest in the sport. |
| Albert Schweitzer - Ludwig Schweitzer was a versatile theologian and physician who redefined Christian thought by emphasizing mysticism over traditional doctrines. |
| Albert Camus was a French philosopher and writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1957 as the second-youngest recipient, renowned for works like The Stranger and The Plague. |
| Albert Ellis was an American psychologist who founded rational emotive behavior therapy and pioneered cognitive-behavioral therapies. |
| Albert II, Prince of Monaco - Albert II has been the Prince of Monaco since 2005. |
| Albert Finney was an English actor who rose from theatre to film fame in the 1960s and maintained a successful career across stage, screen, and television. |
| Albert Gene Collins was an American blues guitarist and singer renowned for his powerful, distinctive playing style, use of altered tunings and a capo, and his title as "The Master of the Telecaster." |
| Albert Hammond Jr. - Albert Louis Hammond Jr. is an American musician and guitarist for The Strokes, known for his five solo albums. |
| Albert Bruce Sabin was a Polish-American medical researcher who developed the oral polio vaccine, which was crucial in nearly eradicating the disease, and he served as president of the Weizmann Institute of Science. |
| Albert Gore Sr. - Albert Arnold Gore Sr. was a U.S. senator and representative from Tennessee and the father of Vice President Al Gore. |
| Albert Hofmann was a Swiss chemist who discovered the psychedelic effects of LSD and contributed to psychedelic research. |
| Albert Martinez - Alberto Pineda Martinez, known as the "King of Philippine Teleseryes," is a celebrated Filipino actor, producer, and director acclaimed for his roles in hit TV series and films. |
| Albert Brooks is an acclaimed American actor, comedian, director, and screenwriter, known for his Oscar-nominated role in "Broadcast News." |
| Albert Uderzo was a French comic book artist renowned for co-creating and illustrating the Astérix series with René Goscinny. |
