Gisbert is a masculine given name of German origin, derived from the Germanic elements gisal "pledge, hostage" and beraht "bright", making it a variant of the name Gilbert (meaning "bright pledge"). Alternatively, the first element may be related to the Gaulish word *gaisos meaning "spear", itself of likely Germanic origin, giving the possible meaning "bright spear."The name Gisbert is rare today but was historically used in German-speaking regions. It follows the common Germanic naming pattern of combining two elements to form a compound name with a heroic or aspirational meaning. The name is particularly found in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands.Several notable individuals have borne the name Gisbert. In the arts, Gisbert Combaz (1869–1941) was a Belgian artist known for his posters and stained glass, while Gisbert Flüggen (1811–1859) was a German painter of genre scenes. In literature, Gisbert Haefs (born 1950) is a German writer and translator of science fiction and historical novels. In academia and science, Gisbert Kapp (1852–1922) was an Austrian-English engineer who contributed to the development of electrical machinery, and Gisbert Hasenjaeger (1919–2006) was a German mathematical logician.In religion, Gisbertus Voetius (1589–1676) was a prominent Dutch Calvinist theologian and a key figure in the Dutch Reformed Church. In music, Gisbert zu Knyphausen (born 1979) is a German singer-songwriter with a cult following, and Gisbert Steenwick (1642–1679) was a Dutch composer, organist, and carillonneur. The name appears in science with Gisbert Horsthemke, a German footballer, and Gisbert Wüstholz, a German mathematician known for his work in number theory.A Dutch form of Gisbert is Gijsbert, and a common Dutch short form is Gijs. The name may also be used as a surname.Meaning: "bright pledge" or "bright spear"Origin: GermanicType: First name (male)Usage: German, Dutch