Guilbert

Guilbert is a masculine first name that carries the meaning 'of noble descent'. Its origins can be traced back to the Old High German language.

What does the name Guilbert mean?

The name Guilbert, an alternative French spelling of Gilbert, also means 'of noble descent'. It originates from the Old High German word gisal, which means 'hostage', 'pledge', or 'security', and the term beraht, which means 'radiant' or 'shining'.

Where does the name Guilbert come from?

The name Guilbert has Old High German roots and means 'of noble descent'. It is composed of the Old High German words gisal (the hostage, the pledge, the security) and beraht (radiant, shining). The name is also used in the French language.

How do you pronounce Guilbert?

The pronunciation of Guilbert in German is 'Gil-bert' [ˈɡɪlbɛʁt] or in French [ɡilˈbɛʁ]. The first syllable is short and bright, while the second syllable gains depth from the 'r'. The final 't' in German gives the name a clear structure. Thus, Guilbert sounds traditional and balanced, with a cultivated note.

When is the name day of Guilbert?

The name days for Guilbert are celebrated on February 4, August 6, and October 24.

Popularity

In Germany, Guilbert is a rather rare first name. It has not appeared in the German first name charts so far. Its best ranking was in 2012, reaching 1,879th place in the Italian first name charts. Between 1999 and 2024, Guilbert was used as a first name in Italy fewer than 10 times, placing it at 5,981st. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.