Gilbert?

Boy Names
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Honest opinions on the name [name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] nn [name_m]Gil[/name_m]/[name_m]Gilby[/name_m]! :blush: I just came across it again today. I used to really dislike it but now I think it seems sweet and fairly unusual.
What do you guys think? Is it ready for a comeback? Charming or boring?

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Not a fan at all.

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Though it wouldn’t be my top choice, I don’t mind it - kind of growing to like it! It has a cool literary vibe and feels similar to the rising [name_m]Albert[/name_m]. [name_m]Gilby[/name_m] is really cute and I do think [name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] could grow on me more

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I really like it! Definitely charming and totally ready for a comeback!

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I [name_f]ADORE[/name_f] [name_m]Gilbert[/name_m]. I find it so friendly and warm. Unusual but without effort. I think it’s super ripe for a comeback!!

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I [name_u]LOVE[/name_u] it! Sounds fresh and handsome to me.

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Thanks for all the replies and opinions! I’m glad it’s mostly well received. I think it’s one of those names that takes some warming up to. :blush:

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[name_m]Gil[/name_m] is such a cute nickname! This name is so sweet and always reminds me of [name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] from [name_f]Anne[/name_f] of [name_u]Green[/name_u] Gables.

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I think it’s adorable. Old fashioned and quirky. Maybe a tad on the nerdy side, but the nn [name_m]Gil[/name_m] sounds like a cool cowboy. I also love [name_m]Gib[/name_m] & [name_m]Gibby[/name_m].

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I [name_u]LOVE[/name_u] [name_m]Gilbert[/name_m]! I think it’s so old-manish that it’s sweet and cute. I prefer the nickname [name_u]Bertie[/name_u] to be honest and I also love the name [name_m]Albert[/name_m] for the same reasons.

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I think it is a good and strong name for a boy if you like old tradicional names. I’m not a fan of the names ending with -bert. But it’s definitely not boring. [name_m]How[/name_m] do you pronounce [name_m]Gil[/name_m]?

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Goes well with your other boys. I personally do not like names ending in “bert” as it sounds so harsh and abrupt. I prefer Gilius, or [name_m]Gibson[/name_m] better.

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I adore [name_m]Gilbert[/name_m], though mostly for the association with [name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] from [name_f]Anne[/name_f] of [name_u]Green[/name_u] Gables.

I agree with the assessment that it’s unusual without being ‘unheard of’ which I think is the best medium - it is unlikely to be said incorrectly or misspelled, but it is also unlikely that he’ll ever have to go be [name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] ‘Surname Initial’.

As the name stats were released recently, there were about 150 Gilberts born in the US last year (if that’s where you are). I think it is a bit more unusual than [name_m]Arthur[/name_m] and [name_m]Jasper[/name_m], but it still fits with them in terms of style.

Other choices for you could be:
[name_m]Oscar[/name_m]
[name_m]Castor[/name_m]
[name_m]Connor[/name_m]/[name_m]Conor[/name_m]
[name_m]Hector[/name_m]
[name_m]Victor[/name_m]
[name_m]Alistair[/name_m]

Admittedly, I just like the idea of using names that are ‘ur’ ([name_m]Arthur[/name_m]), ‘er’ ([name_m]Jasper[/name_m]), and then another ‘vowel + R’ ending. So take these with a pinch of salt!

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I’m not a huge fan, but it’s not a bad name. I think with a popularity of nickname names ([name_u]Alfie[/name_u], [name_m]Archie[/name_m], and, of course, [name_u]Bertie[/name_u]), you’ll get more [name_m]Alberts[/name_m] and Gilberts. Most will likely go by [name_u]Bertie[/name_u], so [name_m]Gil[/name_m] is another way to make sure he doesn’t have to have his name followed by his surname initial.
I also think the Netflix show [name_f]Anne[/name_f] with an E will breathe a bit more life into the name, through association with a younger character.