Gilbertine
gi-lberti-ne,
gil-ber-tine
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):German
Meaning:Bright pledge; Bright noble youth
We know baby’s got a bright future ahead of them, and the name Gilbertine will make for a lovely reminder. This feminine moniker is an English variant of the German Gilbert, translating to “bright pledge” or “bright noble youth.” With a name like this for baby, everyone will know how much little Gilbertine brightens every room they’re in.
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Sources
Behind the Name, Gilbertine, May 2018
SurnameDB, Last name: Gilbert
Ancestry, Gilbert Family History
WordSense Dictionary, Gilbert
Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Gilbert
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