Robert from the Germanic name Hrodebert meaning "bright fame", derived from the Germanic elements hrod "fame" and beraht "bright". The Normans introduced this name to Britain, where it replaced the Old English cognate Hreodbeorht. It has been a very common English name since that time.
Masculine name in many European languages.
Saintly namesake: Robert Bellarmine was a 17th-century Italian cardinal, theologian, and Doctor of the Church, remembered for his influential writings and defense of Catholic doctrine. Several saints bear the name Robert. (September 17 · 17th century)
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