a common name for a boy, sometimes shortened to Bob, or Rob
Robert in American English1
(ˈrɑbərt)
noun
a masculine name: dim. Bob, Bobby, Rob, Robbie, Robby; var. Robin, Rupert; fem. Roberta, Robin
Word origin
OFr < OHG Hruodperht < hruod-, fame, praise < IE base *kar-, to praise, boast + perht, bright
Robert in American English2
(ˈrɑbərt)
Robert Idied 1035; duke of Normandy (1028?-35): father of William the Conqueror
see Bruce2
All related terms of 'Robert'
Robert I
known as Robert the Bruce . 1274–1329, king of Scotland (1306–29): he defeated the English army of Edward II at Bannockburn (1314) and gained recognition of Scotland's independence (1328)
Robert II
1316–90, king of Scotland (1371–90)
herb Robert
a low-growing N temperate geraniaceous plant, Geranium robertianum, with strongly scented divided leaves and small pink flowers
Robert III
?1337–1406, king of Scotland (1390–1406), son of Robert II
herbs Robert
a low-growing N temperate geraniaceous plant, Geranium robertianum, with strongly scented divided leaves and small pink flowers
Wace
Robert . born ?1100, Anglo-Norman poet ; author of the Roman de Brut and Roman de Rou