Gilbert

Pinterest

Origin: Germanic

Meaning: from Germanic elements gisil (pledge, hostage) and beraht (bright) meaning "bright pledge" or "bright hostage".

Nicknames: Gil, Gilby, Bert, Bertie



Variants:

• Gilberto (Italian, Portuguese, Spanish)
• Giselbert (Ancient Germanic)
• Gisilbert (Ancient Germanic)

Feminine forms:

• Gilberte (French)
• Gilberta
• Gilbertine 
• Gilbertina