Cuthbert name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old English
Usage: English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Cuthbert c(u)-thbe-rt
Meaning: Famous and Brilliant
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What does Cuthbert mean?

Used mostly in English far-out, Cuthbert means "Famous or Brilliant" mostly bestowed upon baby boys has its origin in Old English.

How do I pronounce Cuthbert?

The most common pronunciation of two syllabled Cuthbert is c(u)-thbe-rt. Some people pronounce it as cuth-bert.

Variants of Cuthbert

Cuithbeart

How popular is the name Cuthbert?

Cuthbert is an uncommon baby name in United States, where it had been in use for 20 years, last appeared in 1955 and made just beyond the top 2000 names. Over 151 people have been named Cuthbert in United States.

It also recently appeared in England and Wales baby boy names chart. But Cuthbert is a popular baby name in Zimbabwe where every 1 in 3000 have the name. At least, 10000 people globally have been given the name as per our research.

YearRankBirths
195535076
194335385
193336435
193133906
1930217813
192737806
192541975
192435047
192331758
192243075
View more ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

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Numerological analysis of Cuthbert

You think highly of yourself and don't care what others have to say about your way of life or life in general. People enjoy your presence and go out with you just to hear you talk about inspirational stuff. If letter T stands at the end of your name, you are probably the slowest, cautious, and discreet person in the world. You know how to express yourself and always use the right words at the right time, and win the attention of the right people.

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Sibling Names for Cuthbert

If you're considering naming your baby boy Cuthbert, you may be interested in finding sibling names that complement the unique and distinctive sound of the name. Here are some suggestions for sibling names that pair well with Cuthbert, whether you're looking for classic choices or more unusual options.

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Famous people named Cuthbert

  • Cuthbert Grant, prominent Métis leader of the early 19th century
  • Cuthbert Mayne, English Roman Catholic priest executed under the laws of Elizabeth I
  • Cuthbert A. Brereton, civil engineer and a partner of Sir John Wolfe Barry
  • Cuthbert Bullitt, planter and lawyer from Prince William County
  • Cuthbert Scott, Catholic bishop and academic at the University of Cambridge
  • Cuthbert Burbage, English theatrical figure, son of James Burbage
  • Cuthbert Headlam, British Conservative politician
  • Cuthbert Ottaway, English footballer
  • Cuthbert Whitaker, was editor of 'Whitaker's Almanack'
  • Cuthbert Butler, Benedictine monk of Downside Abbey in England
  • Cuthbert Girdlestone, British musicologist and literary scholar
  • Cuthbert Constable, English physician and antiquary
  • Cuthbert James, British soldier and Conservative politician
  • Cuthbert Turner, English ecclesiastical historian and Biblical scholar
  • Cuthbert Powell, U.S. Representative from Virginia
  • Cuthbert Bardsley, Anglican Bishop of Coventry from 1956 to 1976
  • Cuthbert Fuller, Royal Engineers officer
  • Cuthbert Burby, London bookseller and publisher of the Elizabethan and early Jacobean eras
  • Cuthbert Ormond Simpkins, physician, biographer and inventor
  • Cuthbert, saint of the early Northumbrian church
  • Cuthbert Tunstall, English Scholastic, church leader, diplomat
  • Cuthbert of Canterbury, medieval Anglo-Saxon Archbishop of Canterbury
  • Cuthbert Collingwood, 1st Baron Collingwood, admiral of the Royal Navy
  • Cuthbert Bromley, English recipient of the Victoria Cross
  • Cuthbert Burnup, English amateur sportsman
  • Cuthbert Brodrick, British architect
  • Cuthbert Alport, Conservative Party politician, minister
  • Cuthbert Nyasango, Zimbabwean long-distance runner

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
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