Gilbert, with Germanic origins, means “bright pledge” or “shining hostage.” This enduring and friendly name is traditionally suitable for males, embodying qualities of brightness and reliability. Gilbert has a friendly, warm personality, which makes it a great choice for your little boy. Gilbert is a name that sounds both familiar and friendly because it is linked to good qualities and has a timeless, welcoming energy. If you give your son a name that has a timeless sense of brightness and a friendly, charming spirit, he will stand out.
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Similar Names like Gilbert
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| Hubert | Rupert |
| Norbert | Osbert |
| Albert | Dagobert |
| Gilberto | Ethelbert |
| Egbert | Gilbertson |
| Filbert | Talbert |
| Delbert | Colbert |
| Lambert | Fulbert |
| Elbert | Adalbert |
More Names Like Gilbert That’ll Win Parent’s Heart:
| Gideon | Bartholomew |
| Thaddeus | Percival |
| Archibald | Reginald |
| Leopold | Ignatius |
| Peregrine | Bertram |
| Cedric | Cornelius |
| Alaric | Octavius |
| Ambrose | Florian |
| Oberon | Lysander |
Sibling Name Ideas
Are you trying to find a sibling name for Gilbert? Great choices include the following:
| Beatrice | Mabel |
| Edmund | Esther |
| Agnes | Victor |
| Mildred | Gertrude |
| Clarence | Wallace |
| Edith | Clarice |
| Oscar | Howard |
| Winifred | Elsie |