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BoyPronounced American English /ˈkʌθ.bəɹt/; British English /ˈkʌθ.bət/English language family

Cuthbert

This name is derived from the Old English elements cuþ "known, familiar" and beorht "bright".

Quick answer

Cuthbert is a boy name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈkʌθ.bəɹt/; British English /ˈkʌθ.bət/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈkʌθ.bəɹt/; British English /ˈkʌθ.bət/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

This name is derived from the Old English elements cuþ "known, familiar" and beorht "bright". Saint Cuthbert was a 6th-century hermit who became the bishop of Lindisfarne, an island off the coast of England. He was known as performer of healing miracles. Because of the saint, this name remained in use in England even after the Norman Conquest. It became rare after the Protestant Reformation, but it was (briefly) revived in the 19th century.

Notes and context

Usage: english