Egbert

English

Etymology

From Old English Ecgberht, name of early English kings, from Old English ecg (“edge (of a blade)”) +‎ beorht (“bright”) or Proto-Germanic *Agjōberhtaz.

Proper noun

Egbert

  1. A male given name from Old English.

Usage notes

Briefly revived in the 19th century, but once again very rare.

Anagrams

French

Etymology

Inherited from Middle French, from Medieval Latin Ecbertus.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɛɡ.bɛʁ/

Proper noun

Egbert m

  1. A male given name of historical usage
    Egbert de Liège, b. ca 972
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