Egbert

English

Etymology

From Old English Ecgberht, name of early English kings, from Old English ecg (“edge (of a blade)”) +‎ beorht (“bright”) or Proto-Germanic *Agjōberhtaz.

Proper noun

Egbert

  1. A male given name from Old English.

Usage notes

Briefly revived in the 19th century, but once again very rare.

Anagrams

French

Etymology

From Middle French, from Medieval Latin Ecbertus.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɛɡ.bɛʁ/

Proper noun

Egbert m

  1. A male given name of historical usage
    Egbert de Liège, b. ca 972
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