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From the Late Latin name Aegidius, which is derived from Greek αιγιδιον (aigidion) meaning "young goat". Saint Giles was an 8th-century miracle worker who came to southern France from Greece. He is regarded as the patron saint of the crippled.

Meaning: Wearer of goat's skin Origin: Greek

Gilford. Buy JPG Image » The Anglo-Saxon name Gilford comes from when the family resided in the village of Guildford, which was in the county of Surrey. The surname was originally derived from the Old English word guilford which denoted the "ford where the marigolds grew."

Meaning: From gill Origin: English

Meaning & History. Means "bright pledge", derived from the Germanic elements gisil "pledge, hostage" and beraht "bright". The Normans introduced this name to England, where it was common during the Middle Ages.

Meaning: Oath of peace Origin: German

Gil-frid, gi-lfr-id ] The baby boy name Gilfrid is pronounced as GIHLFRihD †. Gilfrid is of Germanic origin. Gilfrid is a variant form of the name Gilfred. See also the related category germanic (german). Gilfrid is not regularly used as a baby name for boys.

Meaning: Oath of peace Origin: German

Gilliam Name Meaning. English: variant of William, from a central French form in which W is replaced by G. 691,216 Historical Documents with Gilliam on Ancestry 187,798 Birth, Marriage, and Deaths 78,457 Census and Voter Lists 22,250 Military Records 3,486 Immigration Records 399,225 Member Trees.

Meaning: Protective head gear Origin: Germanic

Meaning: Pledge Origin: Irish

Gille Name Meaning. French: variant of Giles. German: variant of Gill. German: from a short form of a Germanic personal name ultimately related to a verb meaning 'to sacrifice, repay, or reward'.

Meaning: Eathain - Gaelic form of Gillian. Origin: Gaelic

Meaning: Pledge Origin: Scottish

Gaelic Meaning: The name Gillean is a Gaelic baby name. In Gaelic the meaning of the name Gillean is: A Scottish Gaelic name meaning St. John's servant.

Meaning: Saint john's servant

The traditional form of the name is Gilleasbuig. Another form of the name is Gille Easbaig. ... An early bearer of the name was the founder of Clan Campbell.

Meaning: Sacred and bold. Origin: Gaelic

Meaning: Christ bearer Origin: Scottish

Gillen Name Meaning. Irish: variant spelling of Gillan or reduced form of McGillen. Dutch: patronymic from Gil, a personal name that is a much reduced and altered vernacular form of Latin Aegidius (see Giles). German: variant of Gilbert.

Meaning: Resolute fighter Origin: German

Origin of the name Guillermo: A cognate of William (resolute protector), a name derived from the Old Norman French willaume, which is from the Old High German Willehelm, a compounding of the elements willeo (will, determination) and helm (helmet, protection).

Meaning: Derived from william resolute protector Origin: Spanish

Gilles Name Meaning. French: variant spelling of Giles. German: from the personal name Gilius, from Aegilius, a Late Latin variant of Aegidius (see Giles 1). Similar surnames: Gillen, Illes, Gille, Gillet, Giles, Galles, Giller, Gillem, Tilles.

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The given name is an Anglicised form of the Gaelic Gille Easbaig (also rendered Gilleasbaig), meaning "bishop's servant". The surname Gillespie is an Anglicised form of the Scottish Gaelic Mac Gille Easbuig, and the Irish Mac Giolla Easpaig, both of which mean "servant of the bishop".

Meaning: Bishop's servant Origin: Gaelic

There are a multitude of ancient meanings and variations associated with the Irish surnames that are now common throughout the modern world. The original Gaelic form of the name Gilley is O Cadhla, which is derived from the word "cadhla," which means "graceful."

Meaning: Serves christ Origin: Irish

Hebrew Meaning: The name Gilli is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Gilli is: Happiness.

Meaning: Happiness. Origin: Hebrew

The Gillies name is a boy's name derived from the Gaelic name Gille Iossa. The meaning of Gillies, and its ancestor, is “servant of Jesus.”

Meaning: Servant of Jesus Origin: Gaelic

Many Irish names are merely English translations of Gaelic names. The name Gilligan was a translation of the Gaelic name Mac Giollagain, which is derived from the word "giolla," which means "lad."

Meaning: Page Origin: Gaelic

Gillis Name Meaning. Scottish: reduced form of Gaelic Mac Gille Iosa 'son of the servant of Jesus'. Compare McLeish. The usual spelling in Scotland is Gillies. Dutch form of Giles.

Meaning: A goatskin shield of Zeus, a protection

The name Gillivray is a Scottish baby name. In Scottish the meaning of the name Gillivray is: Servant of judgment.

Meaning: Servant of judgment Origin: Scottish

Meanings and history of the name Gillon: | Edit. From the Scottish Gaelic, meaning "Servant of St. John."

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Gillman indicated that the bearer was the son of (or descended from) someone named Gilmyn. The name is of Norman origin, and was brought to England in the wake of the conquest after the Battle of Hastings in 1066.

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Gilmar. LANGUAGE FAMILY: indo-european > germanic > west germanic > german ORIGIN: germanic NAME ROOT: *GĪSLAZ / GĪSAL *MARU- > GISELMAR. MEANING: This name derives from the Ancient Germanic name “Giselmar”, composed of two elements: “*gīslaz / gīsal” (pledge, hostage) plus “*maru-” (famous).

Meaning: Famous hostage Origin: English

Meaning: Sword bearer Origin: Scottish

Scottish Meaning: The name Gilmer is a Scottish baby name. In Scottish the meaning of the name Gilmer is: Sword bearer.

Meaning: Famous hostage Origin: American

Gilmore and Gillmore are surnames with several origins and meanings. The name can be of Irish (from Ulster) and Scottish Highland origin, Anglicised from the Gaelic Mac Gille Mhoire (Scottish Gaelic), Mac Giolla Mhuire (Ulster Irish Gaelic). The name was a patronymic name meaning "servant of (the Virgin) Mary".

Meaning: Servant of the virgin Mary Origin: Gaelic

Meaning: He that rejoices, he that overturns Origin: Israeli

The meaning of the name “Gilon” is: “Circle”. Categories: Hebrew Names, Jewish Names. Used in: Hebrew speaking countries.

Meaning: Circle

Gilpin Name Meaning. English: in the northeast, from the Gilpin river in Cumbria; in southern counties, probably a variant of Galpin. Irish (Connacht): reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Giolla Fionn 'son of the fair-haired lad'.

Meaning: Trusted Origin: English