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Gilbert

UK

/ˈɡɪlbət/

US

/ˈɡɪlbɚt/

Translations

Gilbertproper noun

UK

/ˈɡɪlbət/

US

/ˈɡɪlbɚt/

Used as a male given name and as a surname.

Definitions

Gilbertproper noun

A male given name of Old French origin, meaning ‘bright pledge’.

Gilbert was excited to start his new job at the tech company.

A surname originating from the given name Gilbert.

The playwright W. S. Gilbert is best known for his collaboration with Sullivan.