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| caption= Stained glass of [[Gilbert de Moravia]]
| caption= Stained glass of [[Gilbert de Moravia]]
| pronunciation= {{IPAc-en|ˈ|g|ɪ|l|b|ɜr|t}}<br>{{IPA-fr|ʒil.bɛʁ|lang}}
| pronunciation= {{IPAc-en|ˈ|g|ɪ|l|b|ɜr|t}}<br>{{IPA|fr|ʒil.bɛʁ|lang}}
| gender = Male
| gender = Male
| meaning = ''gisel + beraht''
| meaning = ''gisel + beraht''
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'''Gilbert''' is a [[given name]] of [[Norman-French]] origin,<ref name="urlGilbert">{{cite web |url=http://www.behindthename.com/name/gilbert |title=Behind the Name: Meaning, Origin and History of the Name Gilbert |format= |accessdate=2013-05-12}}</ref> itself from Germanic ''Gisilberht'' or ''Gisalberht''.<ref>[[Albert Dauzat]], ''Noms et prénoms de France'', Librairie Larousse 1980, édition revue et commentée par [[Marie-Thérèse Morlet]]. p. 292a.</ref><ref>[http://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Special:Search?search=Gilbert&fulltext=Search Etymology of "Gilbert"]</ref> Original spellings included ''Gislebert'', ''Guilbert'' and ''Gilebert''. The first element, ''Gil-'', comes from Germanic ''gīsil'', meaning "shaft of an arrow" or ''gisal'' "pledge, hostage", while the second element, ''-bert'' comes from Germanic ''-behrt'', short form of ''beraht'', meaning "bright" or "famous".<ref>DAUZAT 292a.</ref><ref>[http://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Special:Search?search=Gilbert&fulltext=Search Etymology of "Gisilberht"]</ref>
'''Gilbert''' is a [[given name]] of [[Norman-French]] origin,<ref name="urlGilbert">{{cite web |url=http://www.behindthename.com/name/gilbert |title=Behind the Name: Meaning, Origin and History of the Name Gilbert |format= |accessdate=2013-05-12}}</ref> itself from Germanic ''Gisilberht'' or ''Gisalberht''.<ref>[[Albert Dauzat]], ''Noms et prénoms de France'', Librairie Larousse 1980, édition revue et commentée par [[Marie-Thérèse Morlet]]. p. 292a.</ref><ref>[http://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Special:Search?search=Gilbert&fulltext=Search Etymology of "Gilbert"]</ref> Original spellings included ''Gislebert'', ''Guilbert'' and ''Gilebert''. The first element, ''Gil-'', comes from Germanic ''gīsil'', meaning "shaft of an arrow" or ''gisal'' "pledge, hostage", while the second element, ''-bert'' comes from Germanic ''-behrt'', short form of ''beraht'', meaning "bright" or "famous".<ref>DAUZAT 292a.</ref><ref>[http://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Special:Search?search=Gilbert&fulltext=Search Etymology of "Gisilberht"]</ref>
The name spread in France and was introduced to [[England]] by the [[Normans]], where it was popular during the Middle Ages. That is the reason the pronunciation ''Gil-'' {{IPA-all|gil|}} reflects the Northern Norman one {{IPA-all|gil|}}, as opposed to Old French {{IPA-all|dʒil|}} > French {{IPA-fr|ʒil|}} and explains the alternative spelling ''Guilbert'' with ''Guil-'' {{IPA-all|gil|}}.
The name spread in France and was introduced to [[England]] by the [[Normans]], where it was popular during the Middle Ages. That is the reason the pronunciation ''Gil-'' {{IPA-all|gil|}} reflects the Northern Norman one {{IPA-all|gil|}}, as opposed to Old French {{IPA-all|dʒil|}} > French {{IPA|fr|ʒil|}} and explains the alternative spelling ''Guilbert'' with ''Guil-'' {{IPA-all|gil|}}.


Variant spellings have evolved throughout Europe, including the Iberian/Italian version ''[[Gilberto]]'' and, as was the custom across Europe, given a [[Latin]] language version ''Gilbertus'', to be used alongside a person's native variant. The diminutives ''Gil'', ''Gillie'' and Bert eventually became popular as a standalone given name or [[nickname]]. ''[[Gilberte]]'' is the feminized version of the name. ''Gilbert'', with variant spellings, is also used as a [[surname]] (see [[Gilbert (surname)]]).
Variant spellings have evolved throughout Europe, including the Iberian/Italian version ''[[Gilberto]]'' and, as was the custom across Europe, given a [[Latin]] language version ''Gilbertus'', to be used alongside a person's native variant. The diminutives ''Gil'', ''Gillie'' and Bert eventually became popular as a standalone given name or [[nickname]]. ''[[Gilberte]]'' is the feminized version of the name. ''Gilbert'', with variant spellings, is also used as a [[surname]] (see [[Gilbert (surname)]]).
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* [[Gilbert Marouani]] (1933–2016), Tunisian-born music producer and agent
* [[Gilbert Marouani]] (1933–2016), Tunisian-born music producer and agent
* [[Gilbert Melendez]] (born 1982), American mixed martial artist
* [[Gilbert Melendez]] (born 1982), American mixed martial artist
* [[Gilbert Hugh Murdoch]], Canadian politician
* [[Gilbert Daniel Nessim]] (born 1966), chemistry professor at [[Bar-Ilan University]]
* [[Gilbert Daniel Nessim]] (born 1966), chemistry professor at [[Bar-Ilan University]]
* [[Gilbert Ouy]] (1924–2011), French historian, palaeographer and librarian
* [[Gilbert Ouy]] (1924–2011), French historian, palaeographer and librarian

Latest revision as of 20:40, 4 November 2024

Gilbert
Stained glass of Gilbert de Moravia
Pronunciation/ˈɡɪlbɜːrt/
French: [ʒil.bɛʁ]
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameNorman-French
Meaninggisel + beraht
Other names
Related namesGilberto, Gilberte, Gil

Gilbert is a given name of Norman-French origin,[1] itself from Germanic Gisilberht or Gisalberht.[2][3] Original spellings included Gislebert, Guilbert and Gilebert. The first element, Gil-, comes from Germanic gīsil, meaning "shaft of an arrow" or gisal "pledge, hostage", while the second element, -bert comes from Germanic -behrt, short form of beraht, meaning "bright" or "famous".[4][5] The name spread in France and was introduced to England by the Normans, where it was popular during the Middle Ages. That is the reason the pronunciation Gil- [gil] reflects the Northern Norman one [gil], as opposed to Old French [dʒil] > French [ʒil] and explains the alternative spelling Guilbert with Guil- [gil].

Variant spellings have evolved throughout Europe, including the Iberian/Italian version Gilberto and, as was the custom across Europe, given a Latin language version Gilbertus, to be used alongside a person's native variant. The diminutives Gil, Gillie and Bert eventually became popular as a standalone given name or nickname. Gilberte is the feminized version of the name. Gilbert, with variant spellings, is also used as a surname (see Gilbert (surname)).

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Popularity

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In England and Wales, Gilbert ranked 64th in popularity in 1904, 72nd in 1914 and 95th in 1924. By 1934 it had dropped out of the Top 100.[6]

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References

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  1. ^ "Behind the Name: Meaning, Origin and History of the Name Gilbert". Retrieved 2013-05-12.
  2. ^ Albert Dauzat, Noms et prénoms de France, Librairie Larousse 1980, édition revue et commentée par Marie-Thérèse Morlet. p. 292a.
  3. ^ Etymology of "Gilbert"
  4. ^ DAUZAT 292a.
  5. ^ Etymology of "Gisilberht"
  6. ^ Popular Baby Names, 1904-1994 (UK Office of National Statistics)
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