Robert

Robert is a Germanic given name composed of the elements hrod, meaning fame or glory, and beraht, meaning bright or shining, yielding the overall sense of bright fame. It was introduced to Britain by the Normans and became enormously popular throughout medieval Europe, borne by kings of Scotland, France, and Sicily as well as the legendary outlaw Robin Hood, whose name is a diminutive form. The name spread widely through Western Europe and beyond, producing cognates and variants such as Roberto, Rupert, Robin, Rob, and Bob across numerous languages and cultures.