Gib

Gib Meaning & Origin

About Gib
The name "Gib" is a diminutive form of the name Gilbert, derived from the Germanic elements "gisil" meaning "pledge" or "hostage" and "beraht" meaning "bright" or "famous." As a diminutive, Gib carries a similar meaning, representing a small or endearing version of Gilbert. It is often used as a nickname or informal name for individuals named Gilbert or as a standalone name with a playful and affectionate connotation.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gib are male.

Gib Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KP
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IH1 B
🌐 IPA
/gɪb/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KP', 'JP')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gib in Braille

Here's how to represent Gib in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Gib in braille

How to Spell the Name Gib in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Gib using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gib in sign language

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