Meaning & Story
Herbert is a Germanic name from Haribert, meaning 'bright army' or 'illustrious warrior,' from hari meaning 'army' and beraht meaning 'bright.' It carries a gentle, slightly comic dignity.
Herbert is currently experiencing a wonderful reclamation in pet naming circles. After decades of retirement, Herbert is back — and it's delightful. There's something inherently likable about a dog named Herbert: you immediately picture a large, gentle fellow who sighs deeply at inconveniences and is inordinately pleased by small comforts. Herbert is the name for a dog who takes himself completely seriously while being completely ridiculous, and loves you with an absolute, unquestioning devotion.