Bright northman
Derived from the Germanic elements 'nord' (north) and 'berht' (bright). It was introduced to England by the Normans and later popularized by Saint Norbert, the 12th-century founder of the Premonstratensian order.
Less common today
Norbert isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,262 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Mathematician and philosopher who founded cybernetics
12th-century bishop and founder of the Norbertines
Two-time Tony Award-winning actor
A Norwegian Ridgeback dragon hatched by Hagrid · Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
