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Philiberte

Quick answerPhiliberte derives from the Germanic elements "filu" (much) and "beraht" (bright), meaning "very bright" or "very famous." The name is primarily French, used in Catholic Christian contexts, with historical prominence in French nobility and religious communities during the medieval and early modern periods.

Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,712
TrendVintage
Peak year1900
Syllables3
OriginGermanic
LanguageFrench
CultureFrench
ReligionCatholic
Numerology5 Chaldean 9
Global rank#1,712

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Philiberte

Philiberte derives from the Germanic elements "filu" (much) and "beraht" (bright), meaning "very bright" or "very famous." The name is primarily French, used in Catholic Christian contexts, with historical prominence in French nobility and religious communities during the medieval and early modern periods.

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Etymology

Philiberte derives from the Germanic elements "filu" (much) and "beraht" (bright), meaning "very bright" or "very famous." The name is primarily French, used in Catholic Christian contexts, with historical prominence in French nobility and religious communities during the medieval and early modern periods.

Philiberte currently ranks #1,712 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1900.

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