Albrecht

Albrecht is a male first name that is regarded as a modern variant of Adalbrecht and has its roots in the old Germanic name Adalbert. The name can be literally translated as 'the noble', 'the distinguished', or 'the shining' and can also be interpreted as 'the radiant nobleman'.

What does the name Albrecht mean?

Albrecht is a male first name that represents a younger and contemporary form of the name Adalbrecht, which in turn derives from the old Germanic name Adalbert. The name literally means 'the noble', 'the distinguished', or 'the shining' and can also be interpreted as 'the radiant nobleman'. Until the 16th century, the forms Albrecht and Albert were used interchangeably. The origins of the two-part name can be found in Old High German, where the two components adal mean 'noble', 'distinguished', 'the nobility', and 'of noble descent', while beraht means 'radiant', 'shining', or 'famous'. The first name Albrecht is also used as a surname. The name gained recognition through Albrecht the Great, also known as Albrecht of Cologne, who is known as a Catholic saint as well as a German Dominican monk and bishop for his knowledge and commitment to a harmonious coexistence of science and religion. Variants of the name include Adelbrecht, Alberto (Italian), Albertus (Latin), Albertino, Albertas (Lithuanian), Alberth, Albertin, Adalbert, Adalberto, Adelbert, Adelberto, Aoalbert, and Udalbert.

Where does the name Albrecht come from?

Albrecht is a male first name of Old High German origin, whose meanings include 'the shining' and 'the distinguished'.

How do you pronounce Albrecht?

The sound and pronunciation of Albrecht: Albrecht consists of two syllables and has a powerful sound. It is pronounced as 'Al-brecht' [ˈalbʁɛçt] and begins with an open 'a', which conveys a down-to-earth impression. The distinctive consonant combination '-br-' in the middle gives the name substance. The hard ending '-cht' provides a clear and definite conclusion. Albrecht thus appears strong and tradition-conscious - it is robust, firm, and characterful.

When is the name day of Albrecht?

The name days for Albrecht are February 16, June 20, and July 5.

Popularity

Albrecht is among the relatively popular first names in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,607th on the list of the most common male first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2006 at 654th place. In the last ten years, Albrecht has been used as a first name approximately 200 times, placing it 1,571st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,516th.

Nicknames & pet names

Abbi / Abi / Aby / Al / Albe / Albi / Albo / Aldi / Alli / Brecht

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Famous people

• Albrecht Adam (German painter)
• Albrecht Altdorfer (German painter, graphic artist, woodcarver, architect)
• Albrecht Aschoff (former FDP politician)
• Albrecht Becker (production designer)
• Albrecht Bruck (German painter)
• Albrecht the Elder Durer (American artist)
• Albrecht the Brave (Elector of Saxony)
• Albrecht the Proud (Margrave of Meissen)
• Albrecht Dürer (German painter)
• Albrecht Folsing (physicist from Germany)
• Albrecht Fröhlich (British mathematician)
• Albrecht Giersch (German writer)
• Albrecht Goes (German writer)
• Albrecht Gralle (writer from Germany)
• Albrecht Haupt (German architect)
• Albrecht Hirche (German film director)
• Albrecht II (also known as 'the Degenerate')
• Albrecht Krebs (German writer)
• Albrecht Kurzwelly (German art historian)
• Albrecht Lahme (poet from Germany)