Yay or nay??

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Thoughts on the name Gilbert? for baby boy?

I'm another Gilbert Blythe fan (he died a few years ago!!) and also my GGF was a Gilbert, but I'm not sure I would personally use it. I think it's one that could grow on me.

YES!
Sorry to shout but I need to be heard over the 'no' crowd. It's a great name & you won't find that many about. If you love it, use it.

Love it, but am biased as I have one.
He's Gil or Gilly most of the time.

I like it! Gil, Gib or Bertie for short

I like it and all the abbreviations. Not sure why it's attracting such ire.

I like Gil and knew a lovely one at school. Not Gilbert though.

Fab name and Gil is a very cool nn.

I'm with Petal and am really surprised at the negative comments - it's a great name and I thought Gilbert Blythe would have fond memories for us all

I love it and think Gil is a great shortening too

I'm surprised by all the hate... good strong name and love Gil or Bill.

Love Gilly or Gil, but Gilbert is quite a strong name for a baby.

Kinda off-sounding :)

Yay

My husband has a cousin called Gilbert. They don't live in the UK.
He gets called Gigi.

A resounding no from me. But like a pp it means a ginormous bogey where I am! "Oh my god, did you see the great big Gilbert sticking out his nose!" So no!!

I love it!

I teach a Gilbert. He uses Gil as a nn. It suits him.

I know one under 2. Don't like