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Gilby

Statistics: France · native version ↗
Girl Name day: June 7
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: Bright arrow.
Feminine form of Gilbert, from the Germanic 'gisil' (arrow) and 'berht' (bright).

Name day for Gilby

June 7

Why this day? Gilby is a short form of Gilberte, and shares its name day.

Gilby is celebrated in France on June 7.

The story of the name Gilby

Gilby is a short form of Gilberte. It keeps its origin (Germanic) and meaning — bright arrow, and shares its name day, June 7.

On birth records, Gilby is rarely written as such: the Gilbys are Gilbertes (62,160 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Gilberte page.

Frequently asked questions about Gilby

What does Gilby mean?

Gilby is a short form of Gilberte, which means bright arrow.

When is Gilby's name day?

June 7, together with Gilberte: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Gilby a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Gilberte.

Gilby's profile

Energy 4/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 4/10
Stability 9/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 9/10
Need for attention 3/10

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