The name Robert has German roots. Having appeared many centuries ago, it came to us from the ancient Germanic tribes, in which many men were called Hlodebehrt (this is how the name Robert sounded in ancient times). The meaning of the name is associated with two roots - "hrod" and "behrt", which are translated as "bright" and "glory", i.e. "bright fame" According to the Catholic calendar, Angel Robert's Day is celebrated on April 30th. This name is not in the Orthodox calendar (Saints), but Russian Roberts can celebrate their holiday on April 9, April 30, May 8, May 12, June 20, June 21 or September 30. As a rule, it is recommended to choose a date that is closest to your birthday.
Famous Roberts
Rupert, Bob, Bertus, Roberto, Robbie, and (for women) Roberta, Robertina are all derivatives of Robert. The name also has diminutive forms. In Englishthese are Bobby, Bob and even Bo, and in Russian - Rob, Robertushka, Robchik. This name was worn by many famous people, such as the kings of France Robert I and Robert II, King Robert of Naples, three Scottish kings Roberts I, II and III, Robert Scott (English polar explorer, years of life 1868-1912), English writer Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894), Soviet designer Robert Kinasoshvili (1899–1964) and many others. All of them are united by only one thing - all of them were called Robert. The meaning of the name may indeed somehow contribute to fame, celebrity.
Character
Robert is considered to have a stubborn and persistent nature. It is possible that in the family he is closer to his mother. From an early age, he knows what he wants, and purposefully goes to his dream. But Roberts are also witty and cheerful, so, as a rule, they have no shortage of friends. People with this name can show themselves perfectly in any profession, they can be found in various sectors of life. There is an opinion that Roberts born in winter can be jealous, do not get married for a long time, but once they make their choice, they become faithful husbands. They are somewhat stern, but they have a warm heart beating in their chest. Men named Robert and born in summer are generous, generous, and sometimes even wasteful. They love noisy companies and prefer not to be alone for long.
What else can you say about a man named Robert?
The meaning of the name Robert (according to another version) is "unfadingglory". That is, the name itself has the effect that the men named by it are popular throughout their lives, and many remain in the memory of people even after leaving the other world. A vivid example of this is the Russian / Soviet poet Robert Rozhdestvensky. He lived a difficult but beautiful life, and his poems and songs written on his texts are still loved by people. I would like to mention here two more famous people of our time named Robert - this is the American actor de Niro and the British actor Robert Thomas Pattinson. at present, this name is still popular in Britain, the USA, Ireland, Scotland, Croatia, and in Hungary it ranks 48. In France, it was especially common in the 20-30s of the last century, in Russia it remains popular until until now. But in such a small country as Latvia, about every sixth newborn boy is Robert. The meaning of the name probably really somehow affects the fate of a person. Therefore, if the qualities described above you seem attractive, you can safely call your child Robert.
