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BoyPronounced American English /ˈɛɡ.bəɹt/; British English /ˈɛɡ.bət/; Dutch /ˈɛx.bərt/Dutch language family

Egbert

A name meaning "bright edge".

Quick answer

Egbert is a boy name meaning "bright edge".

Pronunciation: American English /ˈɛɡ.bəɹt/; British English /ˈɛɡ.bət/; Dutch /ˈɛx.bərt/.

GenderBoy
Meaningbright edge
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈɛɡ.bəɹt/; British English /ˈɛɡ.bət/; Dutch /ˈɛx.bərt/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

The name means "bright edge" from the Old English elements ecg "edge, blade" and beorht "bright". This was the name of kings of Kent and Wessex as well as two English saints. The name was rarely used after the Norman Conquest but was revived in the 19th century.

Notes and context

Usage: english, dutch