Bright northman
Derived from the Germanic elements 'nord' meaning north and 'berht' meaning bright or famous. It was notably borne by Saint Norbert of Xanten, the 12th-century founder of the Premonstratensian order. While the English form Norbert is more common in Northern Europe, Norberto is the preferred Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian variation.
Less common today
Norberto isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,078 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Influential Italian philosopher and political scientist
Mexican Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church
Argentine racing driver
Brazilian professional footballer known as Neto
