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First name Gilbert - Meaning, Origin and Rating

Boys name

Origin

Nameday

6. August

Meaning

The male first name Gilbert has a Germanic origin and means "shining like gold". The name is composed of the elements "gisil" for "arrow" and "beraht" for "shining". In medieval literature, the name was often used for noble and brave characters. Nowadays, Gilbert is a rather rare first name, but it is still popular in some European countries such as France and England.

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Wilbert
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