Gillies
Meaningservant of Jesus · Scottish Gaelic
Gillies is a Gaelic and Scottish boy name meaning “servant of Jesus”, with Scottish Gaelic roots. Scottish Gaelic names carry the sound of the Highlands and islands where they're still spoken. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It has roots in the Bible. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Gillies
Gillies is a boy name of Gaelic and Scottish origin meaning “servant of Jesus”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Gillies at school.
Origin:Gaelic namesScottish names
More Gaelic boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Aiden · little fire
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
Questions about the name Gillies
What does the name Gillies mean?
Gillies means “servant of Jesus” and comes from Scottish Gaelic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Deacon (“servant, messenger”), Abdiel (“servant of God”), Abdullah (“servant of God”) and Mordechai (“servant of Marduk”).
What is the origin of the name Gillies?
Gillies is Gaelic and Scottish in origin, and its meaning traces back to Scottish Gaelic. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Gillies turns up in more than one tradition. Other Gaelic names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Owen (“well-born”), Miles (“possibly gracious”) and Logan (“little hollow”).
Is Gillies a boy or girl name?
Gillies is a boy name.
Is Gillies a biblical name?
Yes. Gillies is a biblical name, so it carries roots that go back thousands of years.
What names are similar to Gillies?
If you like Gillies, you might also like Deacon, Abdiel, Abdullah and Mordechai.
What should I know before naming my baby Gillies?
Gillies is a Gaelic and Scottish boy name meaning “servant of Jesus”, with Scottish Gaelic roots. Scottish Gaelic names carry the sound of the Highlands and islands where they're still spoken. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It has roots in the Bible. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.