Origin: Old German
Meaning: “bright desire”
Best Nicknames
Wil, Will, Willie, Willy, Bert, Bertie, Berty
Variations and Sound Alikes:
Wilber, Wilberto, Wilbur, Wilburn, Wilburt
Phrases you might say or hear someday:
Wilbert doesn’t care much for Chinese food yet.
You’re getting on my last nerve, Wilbert.
Wilbert was only 5 months old when his first tooth came in.
Famous people named Wilbert or its variations
1. Wilbert Harrison (1929-1994), American singer, “Kansas City”
2. Big Chief Ellis (1914-1977), American blues pianist, vocalist
born Wilbert Thirkield Ellis
3. Wilbert Vere Awdry (1911-1997), English clergyman,
children’s author
Wilbert Middle Names
Wilbert Abraham
Wilbert Boyd
Wilbert Carlton
Wilbert Holbrook
Wilbert Jeremiah