Gillis name meaning
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What does Gillis mean?
The odd boy name Gillis is of Celtic and Old Greek origin, Gillis means "Aigis, Aigilops, Epistle or Shield" is commonly used in Scandinavian, Finnish, Dutch, Swedish and Danish. Gillis is a variant of Gillespie.
Gillespie is Scottish form of Gille Easbaig. Meaning of Gillespie is Bishops Helper has origin in Celtic is particulary used in Swedish, Danish and English. Gillis is equivalent of Giles in Dutch and Swedish languages.
Gillis is celebrated on September 1st.
How do I pronounce Gillis?
Two syllabled Gillis is most commonly pronounced as gi(l)-lis.
Variants of Gillis
Aegidius, Gillespie, Gille Easbaig, Gillaspea, Giles, Aegid, Gilius, Aigidius, Egidius, Egid, Gelius
How popular is the name Gillis?
Gillis is an uncommon baby name in United States, 64 years of presence was not sufficient to save the name and it finally disappeared in 2001. There are over 712 babies that have been given the name Gillis in United States.
Gillis is a rare baby name in Belgium and may not be used now. As per our estimate, over 1000 babies have been bestowed Gillis around the globe.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 9241 | 6 |
| 1985 | 6524 | 5 |
| 1982 | 6385 | 5 |
| 1979 | 4842 | 7 |
| 1976 | 5585 | 5 |
| 1974 | 3836 | 8 |
| 1971 | 4905 | 5 |
| 1968 | 4134 | 5 |
| 1967 | 2983 | 8 |
| 1965 | 3244 | 7 |
Facts
Gillis in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 317 | 258 | 5 | 8 |
 | 0 | 43 | 25 | 0 |
 | 523 | 1367 | 5 | -2 |
 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Here's what numbers has to say about Gillis
You have the ability to think outside the box and predict things before they happen. People don't concern you much, meaning there are only a few people you trust in your life. Nothing can stop them from achieving what they intended. You are all about fun, adventure, excitement, change, and adventure. You like to explore your options about everything. The sky is your only limit when it comes to goals.
Do you like Gillis? You would love these names
- Maelaig - Origin of Maelaig is in Celtic, meaning of Maelaig is "Lord or Prince"
- Colina - Originated from Celtic and Old Greek, Unorthodox Colina is used in English given to girls, Colina means "Girl or Victory of the People"
- Nette - Origin of Unconventional Nette is in Latin and Celtic languages bestowed upon baby girls, used dominantly in Swedish, Greenlandic and Finnish, meaning of Nette is "That Feeds on Flower"
- Kyndra - The curious girl name Kyndra is used primarily in English is originated from Celtic, Kyndra means "Greatest Champion"
- Casie - Meaning of Casie is Descendant of Cathasaigh and Brave came from Celtic and Old Greek is used for both boys and girls. Casie is variant transcription of Casey.
Sibling Names for Gillis
If you're looking for sibling names to pair with the name Gillis, you've come to the right place! Below are 10 different name options that complement Gillis and make for a cohesive set of sibling names. From classic choices to trendy picks, there's something for everyone on this list.
Names for Gillis's sister
Names for Gillis's brother
Famous people named Gillis
- Gillis van Coninxloo, Flemish painter of landscapes
- Gillis d'Hondecoeter, Gillis Claesz
- Gillis MacGill, was fashion model
- Gillis Ahlberg, Swedish rowing coxswain
- Gillis Bildt, Swedish parliamentarian, military officer
- Gillis Grafström, Swedish figure skater
- Gillis William Long, Democratic U.S. Representative
Lists having Gillis
- Boy names beginning with G
- American Boy Names
- Celtic Boy Names
- English Boy Names
- Greek Boy Names
- Danish Boy Names
- Dutch Boy Names
- Finnish Boy Names
- Swedish Boy Names
- Baby Names that mean Shield
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls