Gilroy name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Celtic, English and Gaelic
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Gilroy gi(l)-roy
Meaning: Son of the Red Head
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What does Gilroy mean?

Unfamiliar boy name Gilroy means "Son of the Red Head" is originated from English, Celtic and Gaelic languages.

How do I pronounce Gilroy?

The two syllabled name Gilroy is commonly pronounced as gi(l)-roy.

Variants of Gilroy

Gildray, Roy, Ruadh, Ronald, Roi, Ragnvald, Rögnvaldr, Reynold, Reinhold, Rǫgnvaldr

How popular is the name Gilroy?

Gilroy is an uncommon baby name in United States where it may not be used now as it was last seen in 1991. Also, Gilroy is a familiar name in Belize, India, South Africa and Jamaica.

According to our findings, over 900 babies have been named Gilroy globally.

YearRankBirths
199172716
198872655
198667185
196735606
195538865
194034605
[1] Source: Social Security Administration

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Numerological aspects of Gilroy

You act protectively around the people you love and people who need help. You learn from your mistakes faster than others. If someone surprises you in a positive way, that's fine. But it will take long until they earn your trust and full respect. Leave your own mark in the world. Don't make work your priority. To have no 6 as your soul urge number means you are focused on inner healing. People who have this number as their expression no can be described as free souls that can't be tamed.

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Sibling Names for Gilroy

If you're looking for unique names that complement your baby boy's name Gilroy, consider giving him a sibling name that either shares similar sounds or reflects a different style. From traditional to trendy, here are some sibling names that match well with Gilroy.

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Famous people named Gilroy

  • Gilroy Roberts, American sculptor

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
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