Nameberry of the Day: Albert
March 14
Albert Einstein was born on March 14, 1879, in Ulm, Germany.
While he may be best known for his development of the theory of relativity, Einstein’s contributions to quantum mechanics and the scientific understanding of nature was instrumental in reshaping the field of modern physics. His mass-energy formula E = mc2 has been named one of the most famous mathematical equations.
In 1921, Einstein received a Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect, which was pivotal in the development of quantum theory. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential scientists of all time.
While his surname has become a word synonymous with genius, his first name, Albert, has an equally positive meaning: “noble and bright.” Albert comes from the Germanic name Adalbert, but is truly cross-cultural in its use.
Albert was a US Top 100 pick from 1880 until 1961, and while its usage has steadily declined, it has never dropped from the top 1000. In 2022, it ranked #614, the lowest it’s ever been. But the recent rise of clunky nicknames Albie and Bertie (and Albert itself) in the UK might just make Albert feel stylish again across the pond!
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Nameberry of the Day: Stanley
Filmmaker and photographer Stanley Kubrick passed away on March 7, 1999 at the age of 70. Widely considered one of the most talented filmmakers of all time, Stanley’s work spanned many genres, and was known for beautiful cinematography and impeccable attention to detail.