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by ryanbigg 492 days ago
I wonder if Fitzgibbon fits this pattern? Fitz being “the bastard son of…” and Gibbon, like ape? Or perhaps Gibbon has another meaning?
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Ericson2314 492 days ago
https://www.behindthename.com/name/gibbon/submitted diminutive of Gilbert.

My guess is its just like Robin:

Rob + kin -> Robkin -> Robin

Gib + kin -> Gibkin -> Gibbon

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