Cuthbert
/K-V-TH-B-V-R-T/
Famous and bright, from Old English cuth (known, renowned) joined to beorht (bright, shining), a pure Anglo-Saxon construction older than the Norman Conquest. Long borne by a beloved northern English saint, the name carries a quietly aristocratic, old-English flavour of renown and light.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Cuthbert is a Christian boy name of Latin origin, meaning “Famous and bright, from Old English cuth (known, renowned) joined to beorht (bright, shining), a pure Anglo-Saxon construction older than the Norman Conquest. Long borne by a beloved northern English saint, the name carries a quietly aristocratic, old-English flavour of renown and light.”.
Cuthbert is a boy's name of Latin origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Famous and bright, from Old English cuth (known, renowned) joined to beorht (bright, shining), a pure Anglo-Saxon construction older than the Norman Conquest. Long borne by a beloved northern English saint, the name carries a quietly aristocratic, old-English flavour of renown and light." and belongs to the Light cluster — names meaning radiance, illumination, and hope.
Common among British, American, European families, Cuthbert carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Cuthbert
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Cuthbert lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
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See Cuthbert's saint & feast day →What does Cuthbert's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Cuthbert resonates in either tradition.
Cuthbert's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Cuthbert's full reading →
Does Cuthbert go with your family's names?
Cuthbert breaks into 7 sounds: /K-V-TH-B-V-R-T/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Cuthbert sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Cuthbert beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Cuthbert — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Cuthbert
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Cuthbert
What does the name Cuthbert mean?
Cuthbert means "Famous and bright, from Old English cuth (known, renowned) joined to beorht (bright, shining), a pure Anglo-Saxon construction older than the Norman Conquest. Long borne by a beloved northern English saint, the name carries a quietly aristocratic, old-English flavour of renown and light.." It is a boy name of Latin origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Cuthbert a boy or girl name?
Cuthbert is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Cuthbert?
Cuthbert is of Latin origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among British, American, European families.
Is Cuthbert a Christian name?
Yes. Cuthbert is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Latin origin.
What does Cuthbert mean in Latin?
Cuthbert originates from Latin, where it means "Famous and bright, from Old English cuth (known, renowned) joined to beorht (bright, shining), a pure Anglo-Saxon construction older than the Norman Conquest. Long borne by a beloved northern English saint, the name carries a quietly aristocratic, old-English flavour of renown and light.."
What are common nicknames for Cuthbert?
Common short forms of Cuthbert include Bert, Bertie, Cuddy.
What is the numerology of Cuthbert?
Cuthbert has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
When is Cuthbert's feast day?
Cuthbert's feast day — its traditional Christian name day — is March 20.
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