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English, patronymic Names

2 names of English, patronymic origin in our database.

Gibbs

Son of Gibb, where Gibb is a diminutive of Gilbert meaning 'bright pledge'.

English, patronymic

Gibson

Son of Gibb, where Gibb is a diminutive of Gilbert meaning 'bright pledge'.

English, patronymic

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