Herbert derived from the Germanic elements hari "army" and beraht "bright". The Normans introduced this name to England, where it replaced an Old English cognate Herebeorht. In the course of the Middle Ages it became rare, but it was revived in the 19th century.
Saintly namesake: Herbert of Derwentwater was a 7th-century English hermit and friend of St. Cuthbert, remembered for his piety and devotion. He is one of several saints named Herbert. (March 20 · 7th century)
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