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The name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic *Hrōþi- "fame" and *berhta- "bright" (Hrōþiberhtaz). Compare Old Dutch Robrecht and Old High German Hrodebert (a compound of Hruod (Old Norse: Hróðr) "fame, glory, honour, praise, renown, godlike" and berht "bright, light, shining"). It is the second most frequently used given name of ancient Germanic origin. It is also in use as a surname. Another commonly used form of the name is Rupert. After becoming widely used in Continental Europe, the name entered England in its Old French form Robert, where an Old English cognate form (Hrēodbēorht, Hrodberht, Hrēodbēorð, Hrœdbœrð, Hrœdberð, Hrōðberχtŕ) had existed before the Norman Conquest. The feminine version is Roberta. The Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form is Roberto. Robert is also a common name in many Germanic languages, including English, German, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Scots, Danish, and Icelandic. It can be used as a French, Polish, Irish, Finnish, Romanian, and Estonian name as well. Variations Popularity and trivia The name Robert was a royal name in France, Germany, Scotland and England during the medieval period, and was the name of several kings, dukes, and other rulers and noblemen. It was one of the most popular male names in medieval Europe, likely due to its frequent usage amongst royalty and nobility. To this day, Robert remains one of the most frequently given male names. Robert was in the top 10 most given boys' names in the United States for 47 years, from 1925 to 1972. While some names become less frequently used due to negative associations, Robert is still widely used despite its connection to many negatively evaluated historical figures. It is the fourth most common name in the United States, according to 100 years of Social Security Administration naming and mortality data. There are 3,085,000 males and 13,571 females with this name, for a total of 3,098,571 people with this name. In Italy during the Second World War, the form Roberto briefly acquired a new meaning derived from, and referring to the Rome-Berlin-Tokyo Axis. The name's second component, *berhta-, is the original root for the modern English word "bright". People named Robert Royalty Kings of Scotland Robert the Bruce (1274–1329) ("Robert I of Scotland"), king and national hero of Scotland, legendary for his victory at the Battle of Bannockburn, one of the most prominent and skilled warriors of his time who freed Scotland from the English rule during the Wars of Scottish Independence Robert II of Scotland (Robert Stewart) (1316–1390), one of the principal commanders at the Battle of Halidon Hill Robert III of Scotland (c. 1337/40–1406) Kings of France Robert I of France (c.866–923) Robert II of France (972–1031) King of Naples Robert, King of Naples (1276–1343) King of Germany Robert of Germany (Rupertus, Rex Romanorum) (1352–1410) King of Hungary and Croatia Charles I Robert (1288–1342) King of Bulgaria Robert of Bulgaria, Tsar of the Kingdom of Bulgaria (1894–1943), one of the principal commanders of European theatre of World War II Dukes of Normandy Robert I, Duke of Normandy (1000–1035), also known as Robert the Magnificent or Robert the Devil; father of William the Conqueror Robert Curthose (c.1051–1134, son of William the Conqueror, claimant to throne of Kingdom of England. Duke of Chartres Prince Robert, Duke of Chartres, Crown Prince of France (1840–1910) Duke of Parma Robert I, Duke of Parma (1848–1907) Count of Flanders Robert I, Count of Flanders (c.1035–1093) Robert II, Count of Flanders (c.1065–1111). Crown Prince of Bavaria Robert I, crown prince of Bavaria (1869–1955), also known as Prince Rupprecht, last heir apparent to the Bavarian throne. Latin Emperor Robert I, Latin Emperor (d. 1228), Emperor of the Latin Empire and Constantinopole Robert II of Taranto (died 1364), Angevin Dynasty, King of Albania and titular Latin Emperor Duke of Burgundy Robert I, Duke of Burgundy (1011–1076) Robert II, Duke of Burgundy (1248–1306) Duke of Sicily and Prince of Benevento Robert Guiscard (c. 1015–1085), Norman nobleman, adventurer and explorer, leader of the conquest of southern Italy and Sicily Princes of Capua Robert I of Capua (died 1120), ruling Prince of Capua Robert II of Capua (died 1156), ruling Prince of Capua Robert III of Capua (1153–1158), Prince of Capua Counts and Lords of Artois Robert I, Count of Artois (1216–1250), first Count of Artois Robert II, Count of Artois (1250–1302), one of the principal Commanders of Franco-Flemish War, Battle of Furnes and Battle of Golden Spurs Robert III of Artois, one of the principal Commanders of Battle of Saint-Omer Robert III of Artois (1287–1342), Lord of Conches-en-Ouche, of Domfront, and of Mehun-sur-Yèvre, Earl of Richmond Franconian Babenbergers/Robertian Capetians Robert II, Count of Hesbaye (died 807), of Worms, Germany (a.k.a. Rutpert II, Hruodbertus II) Robert III, Count of Worms (800–834), Germany (a.k.a. Rutpert III, Hruodbertus III) Robert the Strong (c. 830 – 866) (a.k.a. Rutpert IV, Hruodbertus IV) Others Robert Fitzhamon (died 1107), Norman feudal baron of Gloucester and the Norman conqueror of Glamorgan, southern Wales, later became Lord of Glamorgan Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany (c. 1340–1420), a member of the Scottish royal house, regent to three different Scottish monarchs Robert, Count of Mortain (c. 1031–c. 1095), Norman nobleman and the half-brother (on his mother's side) of King William the Conqueror Medieval figures Robert of Bellême, 3rd Earl of Shrewsbury, Anglo-Norman nobleman, and one of the most prominent figures in the competition for the succession to England and Normandy, member of the House of Bellême Robert de Craon (died 1147), the second Grand Master of the Knights Templar from June 1136 until his death. Robert de Juilly (died 1377), Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller from 1374 to his death Robert IV of Sablé (1150–1193), eleventh Grand Master of the Knights Templar from 1191 to 1192 and Lord of Cyprus from 1191 to 1192. Robert Le Mennot or The Hermit (14th century) French visionary and intermediary between King Charles VI of France and King Richard II of England and member of the Order of the Passion (now extinct) Folk heroes Robert Huntington, known as Robin Hood, legendary heroic outlaw and nobleman originally depicted in English folklore, highly skilled archer and swordsman, sometimes regarded as a national hero of England Robert Roy Macgregor (1671–1734), Scottish outlaw and national hero Nobility Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley (c. 1676–1731) Robert Bertie, 1st Earl of Lindsey (1582–1642) Robert Bruce, 1st Earl of Ailesbury (c. 1626–1685) Robert Carey, 1st Earl of Monmouth (c. 1560–1639) Robert Carr, 1st Earl of Somerset (c. 1587–1645) Robert Cecil, 1st Viscount Cecil of Chelwood (1864–1958), British lawyer, politician and diplomat, one of the architects of the League of Nations; Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury (1563–1612) Sir Robert Dashwoo.... Discover the Robert popular books. 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