At a Glance
- Meaning
- Noble and bright
- Origin
- Old English (literary compound)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- eth-el-BER-tuh
Ethelberta is an Old English (literary compound) girl's name meaning “noble and bright”. It appears in our list of 175+ Baby Names That Mean Strength — Powerful Picks for Boys and Girls.
Meaning & Origin of Ethelberta
Meaning: Noble and bright.
Origin: Old English (literary compound).
A common claim: noble, bright strength Actually: The 'strength' part of this claim doesn't match the etymology - the -berta element comes from Old English beorht ('bright'), not a word for strength.
How to Pronounce Ethelberta
eth-el-BER-tuhIPA /ˌɛθəlˈbɜːrtə/
Popularity of Ethelberta
Ethelberta doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
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