Name of the Week

 

Stuffy but rather sweet, Hubert is quietly on the rise.

 

Origin:

From the Old Germanic name Hugubert, from hugu "heart" and beraht "bright."

Usage:

The name was introduced to Britain by the Normans, where it replaced the corresponding Old English cognate Hygebeorht. It received some usage thanks to the wide veneration St Hubert during the Middle Ages. It died out after the 14th century but was revived in the late 19th century. Over 18,000 males are listed with the name on 1911 census. It declined again in the 20th century, having never quite made the Top 100.  The name is now on the rise again. In 2010 the name ranked #574 with 59 births in England and Wales. Its usage has been increasing each year, from #1135 (18 births) in 2005 and #2142 (5 births) back in 2000.

Famous Bearers:

* St Hubert (c.656–727), The "Apostle of the Ardennes," was the first Bishop of Liège. He is know for being the patron saint of hunting. * Another saint, St Hugbert of Bretigny, became a Benedictine monk at the age of twelve, despite family opposition.   * Hubert appears as a character in Shakespeare's King John. He was based on influential noble Hubert de Burgh, 1st Earl of Kent. * Hubert Walter (c.1160–1205) was an influential royal advisor to Henry II and Archibishop of Canterbury from 1193 to his death.

Variants:

Hubertus (Latinised) Hubrecht (Dutch) Huppert (German) Uberto (Italian)

Pronunciation:

HYOO-bert [key]

Possible Diminutives:

Bertie, Hubie, Hugh, Hughie

Sibling Names:

Elsie     Minnie      Fearne    Dorothy     Betty     Agnes  Victor    Fergus     Ernest     Walter     Edgar    Franklin

Name Lists:

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If you like Hubert you may also like:   Rupert, Bernard, Herbert, Gilbert, Aubrey, Dougal, Eugene, Hugo, Leopold, Augustus