Gilbert (given name)

Gilbert

Gender	Male
Origin
Word/name	Norman-French, Old Germanic
Meaning	gisel + beraht
Region of origin	British Isles
Other names
Related names	Gilberto, Gil

Gilbert is a British Isles given name of Norman-French and pre Old Germanic origins. Original spellings included Gislebert, Guilbert and Gilebert. The prefix, "Gil-", comes from "gisil", meaning a noble youth, while the suffix, "-bert" comes from "berht", meaning bright or famous. Variant spellings have evolved throughout Europe, including the Romance language version, Gilberto. The diminutive, Gil, is also popular as a given name or nickname. Gilbert, with variant spellings, is also used as a surname. People with the given name Gilbert include:

• Gilbert Arenas, professional basketball player
• Gilbert Gottfried, actor and comedian
• Gilbert O'Sullivan, stage name of famous Irish musician Raymond Edward O'Sullivan
• Gilbert Brown, American professional football player, defensive tackle, most prominent with Green Bay Packers
• Gilbert of England aka Gilbertus Anglicus
• Gilbert of Sempringham

See also

• Gil
• Gilbert
• Gilbert (surname)
• Gilberto
• Saint Gilbert