The baby name Gilberta is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ɡɪlˈbɛrtə/ (GIL-BER-tuh).
Gilberta is Germanic in Origin.
The baby name Gilberta is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ɡɪlˈbɛrtə/ (GIL-BER-tuh).
Gilberta is Germanic in Origin.
Gilberta is the feminine form of Gilbert, derived from the Germanic elements gisil (pledge, hostage; by extension, noble youth) and beraht/berht (bright, famous). Carried into England through Norman French after 1066, the name developed feminine counterparts in Latin and Romance contexts, yielding meanings such as “bright pledge” or “illustrious promise.”
Attested in medieval records across England, France, and Iberia, Gilberta remained rarer than its male counterpart but found steadier footing in Romance languages. French prefers Gilberte, while Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese retain Gilberta; Portuguese also shows Gisberta, and Germanic traditions record Giselberta. Diminutives and short forms include Gilly, Gil, Gigi, Bertie, and Berta. Usage in English-speaking countries is now uncommon, lending the name a vintage, continental feel; indirect saintly resonance comes via St. Gilbert of Sempringham, which historically supported the broader Gilbert/Gilberta family.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AO | 0 | #77 | 1 | 2,729 | |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #196 | 14 | 4,575 |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #211 | 12 | 4,141 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #248 | 2 | 6,293 |
| PT | 0 | #248 | 3 | 4,161 | |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 5,122 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #334 | 4 | 6,973 |
| GT | 0 | #335 | 4 | 5,948 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #341 | 11 | 8,539 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #409 | 43 | 7,952 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #422 | 3 | 15,987 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #515 | 4 | 9,861 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #534 | 8 | 7,500 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #535 | 2 | 6,731 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #559 | 3 | 19,177 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #649 | 3 | 9,488 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #925 | 17 | 12,708 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #928 | 16 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,031 | 3 | 16,355 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,103 | 81 | 17,781 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,150 | 3 | 16,140 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,210 | 237 | 9,415 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Gilberta is popular in 25 countries — most recent births per country:
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