The nameGilberte
Gilberte is the French feminine of Gilbert. It was very common in France in the 1920s and 1930s.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Gilberte comes from Gilbert, from the Germanic gisil, of debated meaning, and berht, "bright".
Origin
Germanic. Gilberte Swann is a character in Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time.
History
Gilberte peaked in France in the mid 1920s.
Popularity of the name Gilberte
Gilberte in France
Gilberte was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 19,225 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Gilberte. Half of all babies named Gilberte in France were born before 1926, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Gilberte in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gilberte mean?
Gilberte comes from Gilbert, from the Germanic gisil, of debated meaning, and berht, "bright".
What is the origin of the name Gilberte?
Germanic. Gilberte Swann is a character in Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time.
Is Gilberte a girl's or a boy's name?
Gilberte is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Gilberte?
Variants and related names of Gilberte include Gilbert.