United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
"Robert, a prominent American parliamentary authority, wrote the definitive guide to meeting procedures known as Robert's Rules of Order."
A male given name from the Germanic languages.
"Robert is a popular male given name derived from Germanic roots, often associated with strength and fame in English-speaking countries."
The name Robert comes from the Old Frankish word for "famous brightness." It traveled into English via Anglo-Norman and is a doublet of the name Rupert, which shares this same Germanic origin meaning shining glory.