...has anyone ever heard of anyone named Gilbert? I never have!

Not in person, but two celebs that come to mind...

Gilbert Gottfried

Gil Gerard (Gill is short for Gilbert)

Gil Favor on Rawhide.
What’s Eating Gilbert Grape starring the stunning Johnny Depp.
Filbert is another obscure name. On LITB in Wally and Dudley Wally asks Dud if he would rather walk to school on Filbert St.

Our neighbor growing up was named Bert, and we found out it was short for Humbert. Never heard of that one other than him.

I think I've seen the name Gil Fates in production credits. Is Gil aways short for Gilbert?

I think I've seen the name Gil Fates in production credits. Is Gil aways short for Gilbert?

Nope. I worked for a company owned by a man named Guilford for quite a few years. He signed all his correspondence "Gil"

There's Gilbert O'Sullivan.

, and we found out it was short for Humbert. Never heard of that one other than him.



You'll see a few Latino ball players named "Humberto" from time to time.

There's Gilbert O'Sullivan.

Alone again, naturally.

Another semi-famous Gilbert is Gilbert Blythe from the Anne of Green Gables series.

Joseph Gilbert Fates (September 29, 1914, Newark, New Jersey - May 1, 2000, New York City) was an American television producer.

Nicknamed "Gil", Fates was the executive producer of What's My Line? Fates produced the game show its entire quarter-century span of CBS and syndicated runs. Fates and panelist Arlene Francis (who debuted on the second week) were with the show from 1950 until it ended in 1975. Fates also hosted CBS Television Quiz, the first television game show ever to be broadcast regularly; and was credited as a creative consultant on Play Your Cards Right, the British version of Goodson-Todman's Card Sharks. Before World War II, he was a stage actor. He also wrote a book in 1978 called What's My Line? The History of America's Most Famous Panel Show. (from Wikipedia)

Another semi-famous Gilbert is Gilbert Blythe from the Anne of Green Gables series.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UV2LoKFOM_I

Let us not forget one of my heroes, Humbert Humbert from the book & movie Lolita.:D

Yes. My mom's brothers had a friend named Gilbert. It was sort of a popular name in 40s and 50s.

Not Gilbert but we knew a guy they called Burt. His real name, Warburton!!!!! Hey Warburton Cleaver. Sorry that’s not Ward. Oh yes Humbert Humbert- James Mason.

Is Burt/Bert a nickname for anything besides Humbert or Warburton?

On LITB was the only Bert/Burt the unseen shoe salesman that the crooked one asked about a skate size?

How about Bertram, Albert, Delbert, Engelbert, Herbert or Hubert.

Nah, the nickname for Hubert is Whitey.

Herbert or Hubert

LOL! Yes, my grandfather was Herbert and my other grandfather had a brother named Hubert!

Now, if I had had the name Herbert, I'd want to go by Herb. But sometimes your family makes the choice and it sticks.

I'm thinking these names have all gone by the wayside. Am I right?

Maybe but let’s not forget Cuthbert and Egbert. Imagine naming your little boy Egbert?

Egbert! I think that's a name from The Life of Riley. A show that has totally disappeared.

What a revolting development this is!

LOL! It's been so long since I've seen that, I don't remember if Marjorie Reynolds over-acted on there, like in Chuckie's New Shoes.

Always liked William Bendix, great as Babe Ruth and in Lifeboat.