Norbert
Meaning of Norbert
Originating from the Germanic elements "norðr" meaning "north" and "berað" meaning "bright," Norbert is a strong and distinguished name for baby boys. With its roots in Germany, Norbert has gained popularity across different countries and cultures. The name is pronounced as NOHR-bert in German and NOR-bert in English. It also has variations such as Bert and Norberto. While not currently ranking high on the charts of popular names in the United States, Norbert has had a steady presence over the years. The name peaked in popularity during the mid-20th century but continues to be chosen by some parents who appreciate its timeless charm and unique sound.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as NOHR-bert (/ˈnoːʁ.bɛrt/)
English
- Pronunced as NOR-bert (/ˈnɔr.bərt/)
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Notable People Named Norbert
| Norbert Wiener was an American computer scientist, mathematician, and philosopher known for his pioneering work in stochastic and mathematical noise processes. |
| Norbert Elias, a German sociologist who later became a British citizen, is renowned for his theory of civilizing and decivilizing processes. |
| Norbert Leo Butz is a renowned American actor and singer, celebrated for his exceptional performances in Broadway theatre and his two-time Tony Award-winning talent. |
| Norbert Blüm was a prominent German politician known for his role as a federal legislator, chairman of the CDU North Rhine-Westphalia, and Minister of Labour and Social Affairs. |
| Norbert Lammert, a member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), was the 12th president of the Bundestag from 2005 to 2017. |
| Norbert Rillieux, a Louisiana Creole inventor and pioneering chemical engineer, is known for his significant contribution to the sugar industry with the invention of the multiple-effect evaporator. |
| Norbert Torres - Norberto Brian Torres is a Canadian-born Filipino professional basketball player for the Meralco Bolts of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). |
| Norbert Reithofer is a German businessman and former CEO of BMW, currently serving as chairman of the supervisory board. |
| Norbert Darabos is an Austrian politician who has served as Minister of National Defence and is currently the president of the Austrian Study Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution. |
| Norbert Sander, an American physician and runner, achieved fame by winning the New York City Marathon in 1974 and is considered a highly influential figure in the city's track and field history. |
| Norbert Gombos is a Slovak professional tennis player who has achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of World No. 80. |
| Norbert Schramm is a German former competitive figure skater, who achieved two European championships, two World silver medals, and three German national championships during his career. |
| Norbert Hajdú is a retired Hungarian footballer known for his role as a midfielder. |
| Norbert Trelle is a prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as auxiliary bishop of Cologne before becoming bishop of Hildesheim in 2005. |
| Norbert Ringels, also known as "Nonno," is a retired German football player who played ten seasons in the Bundesliga with Borussia Mönchengladbach. |
