Twin Boys: middle name for Gilbert

We are planning to name our twin boys: [name_m]Hugh[/name_m] [name_m]Charles[/name_m] and [name_m]Gilbert[/name_m]. Initially, I was planning on using [name_u]James[/name_u] as a middle for [name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] but later realized that we can’t. We’d prefer a one syllable name but are open as long as it isn’t two syllables. I also like when the middle name is similar to [name_m]Charles[/name_m] and prefer vintage (think British 1900’s). Here are a few that I’m considering, please feel free to share others!

[name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_u]George[/name_u] ([name_m]Farmer[/name_m])
[name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_u]Elliot[/name_u] (Jehovah is God)
[name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_u]Emmett[/name_u] (universal)
[name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_m]Emmanuel[/name_m] (God is with us)
[name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_m]John[/name_m] (God is gracious)
[name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_m]Frederick[/name_m] (peaceful ruler)

My favorite on your list is [name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_m]John[/name_m].

I like the flow of [name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_m]John[/name_m] best.

Gilbert [name_m]John[/name_m] is lovely!

Gilbert [name_u]George[/name_u], [name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_m]John[/name_m] and [name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_m]Frederick[/name_m] are perfect!!

Surprised so many like [name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_m]John[/name_m]. I was thinking [name_m]John[/name_m] seemed a bit plain.

Hugh [name_m]Charles[/name_m] and [name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_m]John[/name_m]- so everyone thinks these go well together?! For some reason, I’m still not convinced! I’ll need to warm up more to these!

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Hi I think there is better out there then John myself. How about
Gilbert Clark- love this!
Gilbert Frances
Gilbert Samuel
Gilbert Howard
Gilbert Evander
Gilbert Merrick
Gilbert Ethan
Gilbert Alfred
Gilbert Albert
Gilbert Jeremy
Gilbert Hank
Gilbert Morgan
Gilbert Terrence
Gilbert Clarence
Gilbert Derek
Gilbert Maurice
Gilbert Gulliver
Gilbert Vincent
Gilbert Laurence
Gilbert Lance
Gilbert Brett
Gilbert Randal
Gilbert Mack
Gilbert Raff
Gilbert Jude
Gilbert Gene-love this!
Gilbert Eugene- love this
Gilbert Pierre
Gilbert Baxter
Gilbert Clarence
Gilbert Oscar
Gilbert Claude
Gilbert Albus
Gilbert Thomas

Gilbert [name_m]Thomas[/name_m]
[name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_m]John[/name_m]
[name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_u]Urban[/name_u]
[name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_m]Gerard[/name_m]
[name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_m]Alan[/name_m]
[name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_u]Davis[/name_u]

Thanks for all the suggestions. [name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_m]Clark[/name_m] is beautiful but I have a nephew named [name_m]Clark[/name_m]. We really can’t do another two syllable name as our last name is two syllables. It bothers me too much!

Oh shame. [name_m]How[/name_m] about [name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_m]Grant[/name_m] :heart_eyes: or Gilbert Heath.
Kyle
Dean
Rex
Seth
Joe
Vince
Ross
Lake
Tate
Beau
Ralph
Keith
Max
Frank
Floyd
Lloyd
Kurt
Scott
Blake
Drake
Cole
Brad
Miles
I think I’m out of one syllable names

Gilbert Lloyd is so distinguished

I like [name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_m]John[/name_m] the best from your list! I’ve always loved the name [name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_m]Eleazar[/name_m]. Also, I’ve included some of my favorite twin boy combos. [name_f]Hope[/name_f] it gives you some ideas! LMK what you think!

Keith [name_u]Sidney[/name_u] & [name_m]Duncan[/name_m] [name_m]Edgar[/name_m]
[name_m]Randall[/name_m] [name_m]Archibald[/name_m] & [name_m]Duncan[/name_m] [name_m]Edgar[/name_m]
[name_m]Alfred[/name_m] [name_m]Milton[/name_m] & [name_m]Holt[/name_m] [name_m]Edgar[/name_m]
[name_m]Martin[/name_m] [name_m]Digby[/name_m] & [name_m]Holt[/name_m] [name_m]Edgar[/name_m]
[name_m]Edwin[/name_m] [name_m]Clement[/name_m] & [name_m]Holt[/name_m] [name_m]Edgar[/name_m]
[name_u]Taliesin[/name_u] [name_m]Hawthorne[/name_m] & [name_u]Sam[/name_u] [name_m]Edgar[/name_m]
[name_m]Job[/name_m] [name_m]Digby[/name_m] & [name_u]Sam[/name_u] [name_m]Edgar[/name_m]

I really like [name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_m]Frederick[/name_m]. [name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_m]Edwin[/name_m] would also be stunning.

Gilbert [name_m]John[/name_m] sounds nice.

How about …
[name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_m]Grant[/name_m]
[name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_m]Jake[/name_m]
[name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_m]Keith[/name_m]
[name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_u]Miles[/name_u]
[name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_m]Saul[/name_m]
[name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_m]Tobias[/name_m]
[name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_m]Trent[/name_m]

Like you I think [name_m]John[/name_m] is a bit plain. Loving the suggestions of:

[name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_m]Grant[/name_m] :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:
[name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_u]Gene[/name_u]
[name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_u]Miles[/name_u]
[name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_m]Thomas[/name_m] :heart_eyes:
[name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_u]Jude[/name_u]
[name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_f]Frances[/name_f]

More ideas:
[name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_u]Quinn[/name_u] (wise)
[name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_u]Laurence[/name_u]
[name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_m]Oliver[/name_m] :heavy_heart_exclamation:
[name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_m]Emrys[/name_m] (immortal)

Gilbert [name_m]John[/name_m] is my favourite, so handsome and classic!!

Yes, I think I am warming up to [name_m]John[/name_m]! We’ll name [name_u]Baby[/name_u] A, [name_m]Hugh[/name_m] [name_m]Charles[/name_m], [name_m]Charles[/name_m] being a family name. And then, if we choose [name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_m]John[/name_m] for [name_u]Baby[/name_u] B, [name_m]John[/name_m] has a really nice meaning. I do like [name_m]Gilbert[/name_m] [name_m]Grant[/name_m] too though. Still contemplating. Thanks for all the suggestions! It definitely helps!

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My brother is a [name_m]Samuel[/name_m] [name_m]Grant[/name_m].
I think [name_m]Grant[/name_m] is underused and therefore I prefer it to [name_m]John[/name_m]. Good luck.