Gilly name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 20th, 2023
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Greek, Germanic, Irish, Gaelic and English
Usage: Swedish, Danish and Finnish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Gilly gi(l)-ly
Meaning: Epistle and Shield
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What does Gilly mean?

Anomalous and Fresh unisex name Gilly is substantially used in Swedish, Danish and Finnish and came from Greek, English, Germanic, Irish and Gaelic, Gilly means "Epistle or Shield". Gilly is variant of well-known and ceaseless Gill.

Gill is diminutive of Gillian. Also Gill is short form of Gilbert. Gill is English equivalent of Gillian. Gill means Julia, Shining Pledge and Battle to the Death came from Gaelic and Germanic.

Gilly is a variation of Gilli. Gilli is variation of immutable and well-liked Gill. Also Gilli is variation of Old Norse Names Beginning with Geirl-. Gilli is also variant of Old Norse Names Beginning with Gísl-.

Gilli is Old Norse cognate of Gaelic Names Containing the Name Element Gill. Curious and Contemporary Gilli has its origin in Gaelic, Irish and Old Norse, Gilli means "Happiness". Gilly is English cognate of Gillian.

It is celebrated on September 1st.

How do I pronounce Gilly?

The most common pronunciation of two syllabled Gilly is gi(l)-ly.

Variants of Gilly

Gill, Gilli, Julianus, Gillian, Ghillee, Gelle, Jillian, Juliana, Ghillian, Jilly

Names that rhyme with Gilly

How popular is the name Gilly?

Gilly is a rare baby name in United States however it is still in use and also in England and Wales. Gilly is a common name in England while somewhat familiar name in Philippines, DR Congo, Ghana, New Zealand, Tanzania and Scotland.

At least, 3000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our estimate.

YearRankBirths
2018136936

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What numbers say about Gilly?

You believe that what you give is what you will receive. You don't think twice before making a decision. You like to believe that whatever we think, we become. People find it easy to communicate with you but only after you find a way to relax in their presence. You lack adventure. Your persistence is what got you where you are in first place. You have issues with yourself, is what your soul urge number 9 reveals about your emotional state.

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Middle names for Gilly

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Sibling Names for Gilly

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Famous people named Gilly

  • Gilly Salmon, has been a digital learning innovator for more than 30 years
  • Gilly Coman, English actress
  • Gilly Flower, English actress and model
  • Gilly Flaherty, English footballer
  • Gilly Grant in Clegg as Actress
  • Gilly Poole in Titanic as Casting Department
  • Gilly Gilchrist in Gladiator as Actor
  • Gilly Goshawk in TV series Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes? as Director
  • Gilly Delgado, from 2016 documentary film Lights Out, who characterized Cuba - Old School Drug Dealer.

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