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Robert

Pronunciation: RAH-bert (key)

Origin of the name Robert:

Introduced to England by the Normans, Robert is derived from the Old High German Hruodperht, a compound name composed of the elements hruod (fame) and perht (bright). The name was borne by Robert I (d. 1035), duke of Normandy and father of William the Conqueror, and by three kings of Scotland.

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my husband's name is Robert and he loves it, because it is classic and doesn't stand out in a strange way.

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Bob, Rob, Robbie, Robby, Bobby, Bert

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Robert E. Lee, one of the most (if not the most) beloved American General
RoberT Nesta Marley "Bob Marley', Legend
Robert Redford, actor
J. Robbie Robertson, Canadian singer-songwriter (The Band)
Robert Downey, Sr., American film director
Robert Downey, Jr., American actor
Robert Palmer, singer
Bob Dylan, American folk-rock singer-songwriter, born Robert Zimmerman
Sir Robert Peel, British Prime Minister (1834-35, 1841-46), started the Metropolitan Police force (which is why policemen are called "bobbies" in the UK
Robert Browning, British Victorian poet
Bob Dole, American Senator
Robert Pattinson, actor
Robert Preston, American actor ("Music Man," "Victor/Victoria")

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"Doctor Robert", a song by the Beatles

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