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Origin: Swiss

Meaning: Gift; Brave; Hardy

Help baby be bold in life with the name Gebhard! This gender-neutral name has both Swiss and German origins. A respelling of the name Gebhart, this ancient name was first recorded in the 9th century. It is made up of the Old High German elements _geb_, meaning “gift,” and _hard_, meaning “brave” or “hardy.” It is no wonder that this distinctive choice is also very popular in Switzerland, where 63% of the population speaks Swiss German, due to Germany’s influence on its neighboring country. As such, Gebhard would be an apt choice to honor baby’s cultural roots, whatever they may be.