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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Gilbert
Old High German
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Usage of the Name Gilbert
English, German, Dutch, French
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Meaning of the Name Gilbert
The name Gilbert is derived from the Germanic elements "gisel" - "hostage, pledge" and "beraht" - "bright, famous".
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Gilbert Stuart (1755 - 1828), an American painter;
Gilbert Keith Chesterton, or G. K. Chesterton (1874 - 1936), an English writer;
Gilbert Gottfried (born 1955), an American comedian and actor;
Gilbert Arenas (born 1982), an American basketball player.
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Interesting Facts about Gilbert
Gilbert Grape is the title character from the film What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), played by Johnny Depp.
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Names Related to Gilbert
List of names related to Gilbert.
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