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Gilbert

Pronunciation
[Gil-bert]
Gender
Male
Meaning
Bright lad. Gilberto: (Spanish) Bright lad.
French for "bright promise". The name Gilbert has experienced a bit of a boost in 2013.

Variant Forms

NameMeaningGenderOrigin
Bert English, noble, bright Male English
Bertie Brilliant, Illuminated Fame Male English
Burt fortress Unisex
Gib Bright Pledge Unisex English
Gibb Gilbert's Son Unisex
Gilly Bright oath Female

Cornish Rex Cat Names

Cat names commonly associated with the CornishRex breed, including Gilbert.

NameMeaningGender
Anna Arthur's sister Female
Arabella yielding to prayer Female
Ashton ash trees place Male
Augie Majestic Dignity: Grandeur. Female
Barclay birch meadow Male
Bert English, noble, bright Male
Bertha Bright Female
Bishop a bishop Male
Blanche white Female
Cain and Able Male
Charlotte petite and femininewoman, feminine of Charles Female
Church Place of worship Unisex
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Henry ruler of the home Male 31
Thomas Twin Male 31
William resolute protection Male 31

Famous People Named Gilbert

1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Gilbert.

  • Gilbert K. Chesterton was one of the major literary figures of the 20th century London, often referred to as the ‘prince of paradox’.

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