Albrecht

Albrecht is a German given name derived from the Old High German elements adal, meaning noble, and beraht, meaning bright or famous, making the overall sense roughly noble and bright. It is the native German form of a name borne by several Holy Roman Emperors, most notably Albrecht I of Germany, as well as the celebrated Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. The name belongs to a large family of cognates across European languages, including Albert in English and French, Alberto in Italian and Spanish, and Adalbert in its older Latin form.