Talk:Colbert (name)

It may have a Frankish origin
It seems plausible that the name comes from a Merovingian king named Childebert. (Supposition: This may refer to an implement that strikes (sword, ie hilt) or helmet - flashing sword, bright helmet both seem compatible with the warrior character of Frankish kings. Note that colonel and column, also military terms, come from the same PIE root *kel- and I personally would favor helmet.)

references https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Childebert https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Childebert_I https://www.thefreedictionary.com/_/roots.aspx?type=Indo-European&root=kel- Blauschwein (talk) 14:28, 10 May 2023 (UTC)