Meaning & Story
A diminutive of Herbert, from the Germanic 'Heribert' meaning 'bright army' or 'army-bright' — also the common name for a fragrant plant
<p><strong>Herb</strong> is a friendly, unpretentious short form of Herbert — a name with Germanic roots meaning <strong>'bright army.'</strong> It's also, delightfully, the everyday word for aromatic culinary plants, lending it an unexpected freshness.</p><p>Herb belongs to a pet with an old-fashioned, thoroughly reliable character — the kind of dog who has been around forever, knows all the routines, and approaches every day with steady, uncomplicated contentment. Classic without being stuffy.</p>