Wigbert is a German given name, the regular German form of Wigberht. The root Wigberht itself derives from the Old English elements wig 'battle' and beorht 'bright', and in its continental Germanic equivalent from Old High German wig and beraht. Thus Wigbert literally means 'bright in battle' or 'famous warrior'. The name is most famously associated with Saint Wigbert (died 814), an English saint who served as a missionary in Frisia and Germany under the direction of Boniface. He later became abbot of the monastery of Fritzlar in Hesse. His feast day is celebrated on August 13. The name Witbert (or Wigbert) also appears in medieval records as a variant. Variants and Related Names Wigbert has several cognates and related forms across Germanic languages. The original Germanic compound Wigberht is reconstructed as *Wīgaberhtaz. In Frisian, forms include Wiebe and Wibo, which are short forms. In Medieval English, the name appeared as Wybert. The name is predominantly used in German-speaking regions. Meaning: bright in battle (from elements for 'battle' and 'bright') Origin: Old English/Old High German Type: historical saint's name, revived as a given name Usage: German, with cognates in other Germanic languages