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Ethelbert

From Old English elements meaning "noble" and "bright" or "famous."

Meaning and origin

Ethelbert is the later English spelling of the Old English name Æthelberht, combining words for noble birth and brightness or fame.

How to pronounce Ethelbert

English (US)ETH-el-burt /ˈɛθəlbɝːt/

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