Gilbert
BoyOrigin: Germanic · English
Pronounced: GIL-bert
Meaning
“bright pledge”
Cultural Notes
Medieval Norman name popular in England, borne by Saint Gilbert of Sempringham who founded the only English monastic order.
Popularity
Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1910s
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Famous People Named Gilbert
- Gilbert O'Sullivan (Irish singer-songwriter), Gilbert Gottfried (comedian)
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