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
Cornish Rex Cat Names
Cat names commonly associated with the CornishRex breed, including Gilbert.
| Name | Meaning | Gender |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Cat Owners Who Liked Gilbert Also Chose
Five cat names that appear in many of the same curated collections as Gilbert — ranked by how many themed lists, breeds, origins, or color groups overlap.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Shared lists |
|---|---|---|---|
| George | Farmer. In medieval legend St. George: (the knight who became patron saint of... | Male | 33 |
| Robert | Famed: bright: shining. 14th-century King Robert the Bruce. Robert Burns the... | Male | 33 |
| 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’.