Gibbon
Gibbon Name meanings & History
Gibbon is an English surname derived from the medieval nickname for a lively, agile person or someone who had a habit of making shrill noises. It comes from the Old French word "gibbon", meaning "a young ape", probably related to the Late Latin "simia gibbus", meaning "hunchbacked ape". Medieval English diminutive of Gib, itself a short form of Gilbert. Gibbon is mainly used as a given name for baby boys, but it can also be used as a surname or as a unisex name.
Zodiac Sign of Gibbon: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo
Synonyms of Gibbon:
G: Goof-off,Go-getter,Gregarious,Genuine
I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate
B: Bashful,Beauty,Bountiful,Brains
O: Obsolete,Ostentatious,Obstinate,Obsessive,Organized
N: Nutrition,Nervous,Neat,Nitpicking,Nagging,Nice,Neurosis
Gibbon is:- a Delicate name
- a Mature name
- a Upper Class name
Famous People
The most notable person with the name Gibbon is Edward Gibbon (1737-1794), the English historian and author. Some famous people with the surname Gibbon include American novelist Kaye Gibbons and British musician Steve Gibbons.
Related Names to Gibbon
Gibby, Gibson, Gilbert
