The boy's name Albert \a-lbe-rt,al-bert\ is pronounced AL-bert. It is of Old German origin, and its meaning is "noble, bright, famous". From an Old French name, Albert, of German (Frankish) origin. The name was revived in the 19th century mainly in honor of Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, consort of Queen Victoria, who was noted for his enthusiastic support of the application of science to the modern industrial age. Her many children and grandchildren carried the name to most of the royal families in Europe, but her eldest son's first move as king was to drop it. Also, made famous by Albert Einstein who devised the theory of relativity as a young man. Bertie is a pet form; Aubert is French; Albrecht is German; Albertino and Alberto are Italian. Prince Albert of Monaco; actor Albert Finney; philosopher Albert Camus; artist Albrecht Durer; baseball player Albert Belle; politician Al Gore.

ORIGIN
Old German

MEANING
Noble, bright, famous

Brought into England by the Normans. Popular among royalty. Interest during the 19th century grew in honor of Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's consort of Great Britain and Ireland. Also known for Albert Einstein, the German-American physicist who developed the theory of relativity. He won the 1921 Nobel Prize for Physics.

VARIATIONS
Albertine Albertina Alberta

ALTERNATIVES
Ailbert

NICKNAMES
Albie Al Bertie Bert

FAMOUS Alberts
Albert Brooks (actor) Albert Costa (Spanish tennis player) Albert Pujoles (baseball player) Albert Grimaldi (Prince of Monaco) Albert Belle (baseball player) Albert Finney (actor) Albert Schweitzer (Alsatian-German theologian/philosopher)

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