Humbert

Humbert is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, closely related to Hubert. It has been used in various European languages, including French, German, and Italian, and has also appeared as a surname in some contexts. The name is often associated with Latinized or medieval forms in historical records.

Historically, the name was borne by several medieval nobles, particularly in the region of Savoy, with figures known as Humbert I and Humbert II recognized as members of the local ruling houses. In broader use, Humbert has appeared in literature and religious contexts as a given name across different centuries.

In modern times, Humbert Wolfe (1886–1940) is a notable bearer of the name; he was a British poet, translator, and essayist who contributed to literary and intellectual life in his era. The name also appears in fiction through the character Humbert Humbert, the unreliable narrator-protagonist of Vladimir Nabokov's novel Lolita (1955).

As a surname, Humbert occurs in various regions, reflecting the name’s historical dispersion across European languages. Today, Humbert remains a relatively uncommon but enduring given name in some European communities and in literary references.