Gill name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 20th, 2023
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Latin, Germanic, Irish and Gaelic
Usage: English, English, Hebrew, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Icelandic and Finnish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Gill gi-ll
Meaning: French Form of Julius, Shining Pledge, Servant, Serious, Battle to the Death, A Diminutive of Gillian and Julia
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What does Gill mean?

Used largely in English, Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Icelandic and Hebrew long standing and famous, Gill is of Germanic, Gaelic, Latin and Irish origin, Gill means "French Form of Julius, Shining Pledge, Servant, Serious, Battle to the Death, A Diminutive of Gillian or Julia" is used for both sexes.

Gill is a short form of Gilbert. Gilbert is French and English form of Giselbert. Also Gilbert is form of Gisilberht in English and German languages. Gilbert's meaning is Illustrious, Hostage and Brilliant and Hostage is originated from French and English.

Gill is diminutive of Gillian. Gillian is a version of prevalent Jillian. Also Gillian is a version of lofty and evergreen Juliana. Gillian is English form of Juliana. Also Gillian is English form of Juliana.

Of Greek and Latin origin, Well-Liked and Perennial Gillian, Gillian means "Jove's Descendant and Youthful".

How do I pronounce Gill?

The most common pronunciation of two syllabled Gill is gi-ll.

Variants of Gill

Julianus, Ghillee, Gillian, Jillian, Juliana, Ghillian, Jilly, Julian, Gillet, Jillana, Julia, Gölin

Names that rhyme with Gill

How popular is the name Gill?

Gill is a unique baby name in United States, it had been in use since 1884 and was last seen in 2006, during its 95 years of usage, it was able to reach the top 1000 names.

In 1884, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 971 on boy names chart when 43 babies were named Gill. Over 1271 babies in United States have been named Gill. The name is an uncommon baby name in France, in use since 1953, peaked in 1957 when it ranked 1001st and last appeared in 2000.

Also, it is uncommon in Belgium, where it has been in use since 1995 and peaked in 1995 when it ranked 391st. There are over 156 babies that have been given the name Gill in Belgium.

But Gill is a popular baby name in England where every 1 in 4000 have the name. According to our research, at least 30000 people have been bestowed Gill around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2006120445
200582928
2004113435
2002106615
200091036
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Gill in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands17281716
Sweden1122349182
Norway4734911
Denmark4050

Numerological analysis of Gill

You want to do everything as planned in life. You feel things too deep. You manage to hide your issues and emotional struggles pretty very well. People hate you for having the guts to say “NO” to society restriction and rules. You need to open up to new adventures and experiences. You are trustworthy and know how to keep a secret for your friends. The letter G as your cornerstone reveals that you are one tactical, down-to-earth person who doesn't take “no” for an answer.

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Sibling Names for Gill

If you're considering naming your baby "Gill," then you may be on the hunt for some sibling names to match. Here are some suggestions that complement the name "Gill" nicely, whether you're looking for matching G-names or just a name that flows well with Gill.

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Famous people named Gill

  • Gill Fox, American political cartoonist
  • Gill Pyrah, English broadcaster and journalist
  • Gill Holland, John Gill Holland, Jr
  • Gill Byrd, former professional American football player
  • Gill Langley, {{cite news
  • Gill, publisher based in Park West, Dublin, Ireland
  • Gill Robb Wilson, American pilot, Presbyterian minister
  • Gill Deacon, Canadian author and broadcaster
  • Gill Fenerty, former running back
  • Gill Landry, American singer-songwriter and guitarist
  • Gill Swerts, Belgian professional football player
  • Gillian Eaton in To Be or Not to Be as Actress
  • Gillian Findlay in The Unmaking of Jian Ghomeshi as
  • Gillian Cooper in Promoted as Actress
  • Gill Horn in Valhalla Rising as Costume Designer
  • Gillian Doyle in Tin Cup as Actress
  • Gill Bond is credited as writer of tvMovie A Child from the South
  • Gill Gayle portrayed the central role of Raymond in 2001 comedy flick Shut Yer Dirty Little Mouth.
  • In 1939 family film, Den gamle præst, Gill Frank played Fr. Guden.

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