Wilbert
| Wilbert | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Old German |
Wilbert is a masculine given name. It is derived from the Germanic words "wil" - "will, desire" and "beraht" - "bright, famous".[1] Its Old English version would have been Willbēorht. Wilbert may refer to:
- Wilbert, Archbishop of Cologne
- Wigberht, sometimes known as Wilbert, Bishop of Sherborne
- Wilbert Awdry, English clergyman, railway enthusiast, and children's author
- Wilbert Harrison, American singer and songwriter
- Wilbert "Wil" Johnson, English actor
- Wilbert Suvrijn, Dutch international footballer
- Wilbert the Forest Engine, a real-life steam locomotive and corresponding Railway Series character.
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