Origin:
English
French
German
Scottish
Teutonic
Welsh
Sex:Male
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Bright pledge. From the Old German name Gisilbert. Famous bearer: Twelfth century British St. Gilbert founded the Gilbertine order, Sir W. S. Gilbert was half of the musical composing team Gilbert and Sullivan.
Soul Urge:People with the name Gilbert have a deep inner desire for travel and adventure, and want to set their own pace in life without being governed by tradition.
Expression:People with the name Gilbert tend to initiate events, to be leaders rather than followers, with powerful personalities. They tend to be focused on specific goals, experience a wealth of creative new ideas, and have the ability to implement these ideas with efficiency and determination. They tend to be courageous and sometimes aggressive. As unique, creative individuals, they tend to resent authority, and are sometimes stubborn, proud, and impatient.