Bright fame
Derived from the Germanic name Hrodebert, it combines the elements 'hrod' meaning fame and 'beraht' meaning bright. It was introduced to England by the Normans and has been a mainstay of English royalty and commoners alike for centuries.
Academy Award-winning actor
Renowned American poet
U.S. Senator and Attorney General
Marvel Cinematic Universe actor
Lead singer of Led Zeppelin
King of the Seven Kingdoms · A Song of Ice and Fire
Symbology professor and protagonist · The Da Vinci Code
Theoretical physicist known as the father of the atomic bomb
Actor and founder of the Sundance Film Festival
Author of Treasure Island
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
