Albert

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.".

“Albert” is pronounced ALB-uht (/ˈæl.bɚt/ in IPA).

Here is “Albert” used in a sentence: “The name became especially fashionable in 19th-century Britain because of Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert.”

Depending on how it is used, “Albert” can be a name and a noun.

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.

“Albert” is a fairly common word in modern English.

“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.".

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.

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.

Familiar shortened forms include Al, Bert, and Bertie. These nicknames are used affectionately in place of the full name Albert.

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.