Origin: Old French
Meaning: “bright promise”
Best Nicknames:
Gib, Gibb, Gil, Gill, Gilly, Bert, Bertie, Berty
Variations and Sound Alikes:
Gilberto, Gilburt, Guilbert
Gilbert TV and Movie Quotes:
“Hi, Gilbert. I’m a nerd too.”
Revenge of the Nerds (1984)
“Come on, man. She’s not all that big, Gilbert.”
What’s Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
Famous people named Gilbert or its variations
1 Gilbert Jay Arenas, Jr. (b. 1982), American basketball pro
2. Gilbert Bécaud (1927-2001), French singer, actor
3. G. K. Chesterton (1874-1936), English writer
born Gilbert Keith Chesterton
Gilbert Middle Names
Gilbert Allan
Gilbert Christopher
Gilbert Marcus
Gilbert Ronald
Gilbert Samson