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Herb (male)

Variants:Herbie (M)
Diminutive for:Herbert (M)
Pet Name(s):Bertie (M)
   
Source(s): The Oxford Names Companion, OUP
"Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG
Notes:

English, mainly US, diminutive for Herbert, from Old German "bright host", usually interpreted as "illustrious army".
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