Humbert

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Humbert (Latinized Humbertus) is a Germanic given name, from hun "warrior" and beraht "bright". It also came into use as a surname

Given name

  • Emebert or Ablebert (c. 7th century – 710)
  • Humbert of Maroilles (before 652 – 680)
  • Humbert I of Savoy (980 – 1047 or 1048)
  • Humbert II of Savoy (1065–1103)
  • Blessed Humbert III of Savoy (1135–1189)
  • Humbert I of Viennois (1240–1307), Dauphin du Viennois
  • Humbert II of Viennois (1312–1355), Dauphin du Viennois
  • Humbert I of Italy (1844–1900)
  • Humbert II of Italy (1904–1983)
  • Cardinal Humbert of Silva Candida (1015–1061), French prelate, Roman Catholic cardinal and Benedictine oblate

Surname

Fictional characters

  • Humbert Humbert, narrator of the novel Lolita
  • Baron Humbert von Gikkingen, an animated cat creation from Whisper of the Heart (film) and The Cat Returns
  • PuffPuff Humbert, frontman of the virtual band Your Favorite Martian.

See also

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