From Old Norse Njǫrðr, which was possibly derived from the Indo-European root *ner meaning “strong, vigorous”. Njord was the Norse god associated with the sea, sailing, fishing and fertility. With his children Freyr and Freya he was a member of the Vanir gods.
People with the name Ethelbert have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.