Herbert

Herbert is a name of Germanic origin, derived from the words heri meaning "army" and beraht meaning "bright". It is a common given name in many English-speaking countries, and also a surname. Notable people with the name include Herbert Hoover, the 31st President of the United States, and Herbert Spencer, a prominent English philosopher and sociologist.

Etymology

The name Herbert is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements heri meaning "army" and beraht meaning "bright". It was introduced to England by the Normans, and was popular during the Middle Ages. In modern times, it is used as both a given name and a surname.

People with the name

• Herbert Hoover (1874–1964), 31st President of the United States
• Herbert Spencer (1820–1903), English philosopher and sociologist
• Herbert Simon (1916–2001), American economist and political scientist
• Herbert Marcuse (1898–1979), German-American philosopher and sociologist
• Herbert von Karajan (1908–1989), Austrian conductor

In popular culture

The name Herbert has been used for characters in various works of fiction, including:

• Herbert Pocket, a character in Charles Dickens' novel Great Expectations
• Herbert P. Bear, a character in the online game Club Penguin
• Herbert Garrison, a character in the animated television series South Park

See also

• Herbert (disambiguation)
• Herbert (surname)
• Herbert (given name)

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