Find out how popular the first name Herby has been for the last 32 years (from 1974 to 2005) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Herby by gender

Based on the last 32 years of data, Herby is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2005, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Herby.

The history of the first name Herby

The name Herby is a diminutive form of the English name Herbert, which is derived from the Germanic elements "here" meaning army and "beraht" meaning bright. The name can be traced back to the 8th century and was popularized in England after the Norman Conquest in 1066.

Herby was primarily used as a nickname or pet name for those named Herbert. Its earliest recorded use dates back to the 13th century in medieval England. The name was often associated with the nobility and upper classes during this time period.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Herby was Herby de Verdun, a prominent English nobleman and landowner who lived during the late 12th and early 13th centuries. He served as a knight and fought in the Third Crusade alongside King Richard I.

In the 14th century, Herby de Mortimer was a Welsh landowner and military commander who played a significant role in the Wars of Scottish Independence. He was a loyal supporter of King Edward I and fought against the Scottish forces led by William Wallace and Robert the Bruce.

During the 15th century, Herby Wyatt was an English poet and courtier who served under King Henry VIII. He is best known for his work "The Lover's Lute," which was widely popular during the Renaissance era.

In the 16th century, Herby Boleyn was a member of the English nobility and a distant relative of Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII. He held various positions at the royal court and was known for his loyalty to the Tudor dynasty.

Another notable bearer of the name was Herby Cavendish, an English philosopher and scientist who lived in the 17th century. He was a proponent of empiricism and made significant contributions to the fields of physics and chemistry.

Data source

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