Etymology:
The name "Robert" has German origins, meaning "Renown" or "Famous in counsel". It is also used by the English, French, Dutch and Hungarian.

History and origin :
Originally used as "Hrodebert" in old German, the name was already widely used in continental Europe before the Norman conquest of England. Its French version "Robert" of the Germanic name was introduced to the English by the Normans and subsequently was adopted by the English in all classes of society.

Popularity:
The name has been one of the top choice for baby boys in the United States in the past century as well as a surname. In 2006, it was ranked 47th in popularity in the USA.

Fascinating facts :
"Bob" is one of the shorten form of the name. Bob Dog was a popular character in a long running television program. A Swedish indie rock band took their name from this character, which in Swedish translates to "Bob Hund". In Chinese speaking communities in Asia, "Robert" which sounds similar to "Carrot", is an euphemism for a sugar daddy. BOB is the acronym for "Bridgestone Owner's Bunch", a club for Bridgestone cycling enthusiasts based in Japan.

Famous persons :
For centuries, the name is owned by kings, politicians and famous craftsmen. The name "Robert" belonged to at least three kings in Scotland, namely Robert I, also known as Robert the Bruce (1274 -1329 ), Robert II,King of Scots also known as "The Steward" (1316 -1390 ) and Robert III ( 1340 1406 )

It is also the name of famous German composer,Robert Schuman ( 1810 1856 ).

"Robert" is also owned by famous poets. They are Robert Browning, British poet ( 1812 1889 ), Robert Burns, author of the song "Auld Lang Syne " and Sottish poet or The Bard ( 1759 1796 ) , Robert Lee Frost, American poet of four Pulitzer prizes ( 1874 1963 ), Robert Allan Zimmerman ( 1941 )who is the illustrious American musician Bob Dylan.

Famous politicians are also called by the name. Among some of the politicians are :
Robert Gates, 22nd US secretary of defense, born in the year 1943 and politician Robert Francis Kennedy ( 1925 1968 )

Scientists who are called by the name "Robert" are :
Julius Robert Oppenheimer, German-American nuclear physicist, the Father of the Atomic Bomb ( 1904 1967 ), Robert Boyle of Boyle's Law ( 1627-1691 ), Robert Wilhem Bunsen, who introduced the Bunsen burner and discoverer of cesium ( 1811 1899 )

Name variants :
"Robert"comes in various forms and colors. Some of its variant are Robbie, Bertie, Bob, Robin, Ruppert, Robinson. The Latino version is "Roberto".

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