Robert
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Robert means "bright fame", derived from the Germanic elements hrod (fame) and beraht (bright). The Normans introduced this name to Britain. It belonged to three kings of Scotland, including Robert the Bruce who restored the independence of Scotland from England in the 14th century.
Other famous people named Robert include:
- Robert Browning
- Robert Burns
- Robert Dole
- Robert Frost
- Robert Hooke
- Robert E. Lee
- Robert Louis Stevenson
- Robert Fulton
- Robert Owen
- Robert Schumann
- Robert Heinlein
The name may be shortened to the nicknames Robby/Robbie/Rabbie (in Scotland), Bob/Bobby, Rob, Rab, or Bert.