Ethelbert Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ethelbert Name at a Glance

Name	Ethelbert
Meaning	Splendid. From the Old English name Aethelbeorht, meaning noble and bright. Famous bearers: two English kings of the 6th and 9th centuries.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ethelbert Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ethelbert means “Splendid. From the Old English name Aethelbeorht, meaning noble and bright. Famous bearers: two English kings of the 6th and 9th centuries”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ethelbert Name Origin

Our database records Ethelbert under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ethelbert a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ethelbert is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ethelbert

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