Hrdberht
Hrdberht is a masculine given name from Germanic onomastics, used as an example of a compound early medieval name. It is rare in surviving records and is not associated with any widely attested ruler or saint, making it more a subject of linguistic discussion than biography.
Etymology: The name is typically analyzed as a compound of two elements. The first, hrd- or hard-,
Attestations and usage: Attestations are scarce; only a handful of late antique to medieval Germanic documents
Scholarly significance: The name illustrates typical Germanic naming patterns that pair a martial or hardy element
- Beorht
- Berht