Gilberto

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ORIGIN AND HISTORY

Gilberto is the Spanish form of the name Gilbert, from the Old French name Guillebert, which is from the Old High German Williberht “a bright will.” ^[1] Alternatively, it may be derived from the Old French Gilebert, from Gisilbert “a bright pledge” “a bright promise,” which is made from the Old High German elements gisel (gisil) “pledge” and beorht (beraht) “bright.”

POPULARITY

Gilberto is a popular name in the United States. It’s been on the Social Security Administration’s list of most popular baby names since 1912 (except for the years 1913, ’16, ’17, and ’18), when it placed 951st on the list. In 1915, it dropped to its low point of 1004 and didn’t reach it’s height of popularity until 1981 when it came in at 382. From about 1930 on, it’s been in the mid 400 to mid 500 region, and ranked 594 in 2007. ^[1]

FACTS

• Gilbert(o) “was the common name for a male cat (especially in short form Gib) from c.1450.” ^[1]

• Kabalarian Philosophy holds that the name Gilberto creates a desire to understand others, but this can be hampered by moodiness. A person named Gilberto is sensitive, idealistic, and he expresses himself best in writing. Though he may appear calm, he could be feeling nervous and tense. He lacks confidence, which makes it difficult for him to make business decisions. ^[1]

• According to the science of numerology, a person named Gilberto is very spiritual, sometimes to the point of eccentricity. They tend to be studious, analytical, and they seekers of knowledge. Peaceful and sensitive, they make good mediators. On the down side, they can be highly reserved, suspicious, and timid. Many suffer from depression.

NAMESAKES

• Gilberto Loves to Play with Wind is a children’s book in which a boy named Gilberto wants to control the wind. ^[1]

• Super Gilberto is a character in Arnoldo Mondadori comics. ^[1]

• Those who love the name Gilberto can find characters of that name in the movies:
  • Wild Side (1995)
  • I Know Who Killed Me (2007)
  • Star Crossed (2008)
  • Two Señoritas from Chicago (1943). ^[1]

FAMOUS PERSONS

• Gilberto De Mello Freyre (Mar. 15, 1900 – Jul. 18, 1987) was a Brazilian sociologist. After earning a bachelor’s degree at Baylor University in Texas and a master’s at Columbia University in New York, he returned to Brazil, where he quickly rose to positions of leadership in political, educational, and literary circles. He studied and wrote about the development of modern Brazil, with an emphasis on its Portuguese colonizers and their African slaves. In 1946, he was elected to the lower house of the Brazilian congress and helped draft a new constitution. ^[1]

• On the silver screen one can see a number of actors named Gilberto, including:
  • Gilberto Ramos Atayde (The Bridge in the Jungle (1971))
  • Gilberto Godoy (Moonstruck (1987))
  • Gilberto Mazilah (Enigma (1988))
  • Gilberto Compan (Revenge (1990/I))
  • Gilberto Mendes (A Child from the South (1991) (TV))
  • Gilberto Rodriquez (Eddie Presley (1992))
  • Gilberto Cortés (Death and the Maiden (1994))
  • Gilberto Labiada (Broken Vessels (1998))
  • Gilberto Ramos (Which Way, Por Favor? (1999))
  • Gilberto Arribas (Winter Solstice (2000))
  • Gilberto Torres (Proof of Life (2000))
  • Gilberto Barraza (The Mexican (2001))
  • Gilberto Doran (Baby Blue (2001))
  • Gilberto Ruiz (The Sea Wolf (2001))
  • Gilberto Herrera Chipiaje (Dragonfly (2002))
  • Gilberto González (Heartbreak Hospital (2002))
  • Gilberto Mejorado (Coyote Funeral (2006))
  • Gilberto Velasquez (The Wannabe (2006))
  • Gilberto Gutiérrez (The Green Country (2007))
  • Gilberto Melesio (Enchanted (2007))
  • Gilberto Vega (Background(ed) (2007))
  • Gilberto Canto (2012 Doomsday (2008) (V))
  • Gilberto Ortiz (7Days (2008)). ^[1]

• In the world of sports are:
  • Gilberto Perez, football player
  • Gilberto Reyes, baseball player
  • Gilberto Rondon, baseball player
  • Gilberto Silva, professional soccer player. ^[1]

OTHER GILBERTO'S

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Author: Madeleine Wieder

NOTES

http://www.behindthename.com/name/gilberto

http://www.behindthename.com/name/gilbert

http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Gilbert

http://www.babynamer.com/gilberto

http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/219981/Gilberto-de-Mello-Freyre#tab=active~checked%2Citems~checked&title=Gilberto%20de%20Mello%20Freyre%20--%20Britannica%20Online%20Encyclopedia

http://www.birthvillage.com/meaning/Gilberto

http://www.mybirthcare.com/favorites/M/Spanish/meaning.asp?name=Gilberto

http://numerologyreview.com/basic-principle.html

http://www.babynamesmagic.com/g-boy/baby-boy-names-gilberto.html