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Albert
ALB-uht
Albert (name) means a male given name of Germanic origin, meaning roughly "noble and bright.". Example: “The name became especially fashionable in 19th-century Britain because of Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert.”
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A male given name of Germanic origin, meaning roughly "noble and bright."
"Hogan, Byrne, O'Brien. She stopped at one name. Albert Delahunty — what Catholic in their right mind would call a child Albert?"
— Anne Enright, What Are You Like? (2000)
"Helena was not flattered. "Albert just doesn't appreciate music," she said. They all called me Albert then. I thought it was a fine name; I like elegance."
— Eddie Condon, Thomas Sugrue (1956)
"The name became especially fashionable in 19th-century Britain because of Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert."
noun
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Informally, a short watch chain, named after Prince Albert, who popularised the style.
"He wore an old-fashioned Albert chain looped across his waistcoat."
How to use Albert
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classic male name meaning "noble and bright," also the source of the term "Albert chain."
Common pairings
an Albert chain
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Etymology
From Old English elements meaning "noble" and "bright," reinforced later by the Old French/Latin form Albertus; related to the name Ethelbert.
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watch chain
fob chain
guard chain
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Albert” mean?
The word “Albert” means a male given name of Germanic origin, meaning roughly "noble and bright.". In plain terms, a classic male name meaning "noble and bright," also the source of the term "Albert chain.".
How do you pronounce “Albert”?
“Albert” is pronounced ALB-uht (/ˈæl.bɚt/ in IPA).
How do you use “Albert” in a sentence?
Here is “Albert” used in a sentence: “The name became especially fashionable in 19th-century Britain because of Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert.”
What part of speech is “Albert”?
Depending on how it is used, “Albert” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Albert” come from?
The word “Albert” comes from Latin. From Old English elements meaning "noble" and "bright," reinforced later by the Old French/Latin form Albertus; related to the name Ethelbert.
Is “Albert” a common word?
“Albert” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Albert” have?
“Albert” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a male given name of Germanic origin, meaning roughly "noble and bright.".
What is an 'albert' watch chain?
An 'albert' is a short chain used to fasten a pocket watch to a waistcoat, named after Prince Albert, who popularised the style. The word survives mainly among collectors and in antique dealing.
Where does the name Albert come from?
Albert is a male given name of Germanic origin, understood to mean roughly 'noble and bright.' It has long been used across English- and German-speaking countries.
What are common short forms of the name Albert?
Familiar shortened forms include Al, Bert, and Bertie. These nicknames are used affectionately in place of the full name Albert.
Should 'albert' the watch chain be capitalised?
The pocket-watch chain is usually written in lowercase as a common noun, as in 'a gold albert,' even though it takes its name from Prince Albert. The personal name Albert is always capitalised.
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