Usage, description and more for Gilbert



Gender: Male     Origin: English
Also available in German, French, Dutch, Polish, Swedish,

Gilbert is used in


ATAustria CHSwitzerland DEGermany AUAustralia GBUnited Kingdom KEKenya FRFrance NLNetherlands PLPoland SESweden

Countries where Gilbert has name day


Gilbert has a name day in ATAustria and Gilbert's next name day is August 6.
Gilbert has a name day in DEGermany and Gilbert's next name day is August 6.
Gilbert has a name day in FRFrance and Gilbert's next name day is June 7.
Gilbert has a name day in PLPoland and Gilbert's next name day is Februari 4 (next year).
Gilbert has a name day in SESweden and Gilbert's next name day is Mars 16.

Gilbert


Gilbert is a name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements "gisil" meaning "hostage" and "beraht" meaning "bright" or "famous". Therefore, the name Gilbert carries the meaning of "bright pledge" or "famous hostage".

The name Gilbert has a long history and has been used in various cultures and languages. It gained popularity in medieval England and France, and was introduced to other English-speaking countries through colonization and immigration.

In literature and pop culture, the name Gilbert has been used for various fictional characters, such as Gilbert Blythe in "Anne of Green Gables" and Gilbert Grape in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape".

With its noble and strong sound, Gilbert continues to be a classic and timeless name choice for boys, embodying qualities of brightness, fame, and loyalty.