Rupert
[ˈruːpərt]Meaning
german variant of Robert, from Old German Hrodperht
Background Story
Rupert is a German variant form of Robert, from the Old German Hrodperht. It was borne by the 7th-century Saint Rupert of Salzburg and the 8th-century Saint Rupert of Bingen. Prince Rupert of the Rhine, a nephew of Charles I, introduced the name to England in the 17th century.
Variations
Rup, Rupe
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