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Gilly

Boy name · English · Greek · Hebrew · Irish

Gilly is an English and Greek boy name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Word funEvery letter in Gilly is in alphabetical order: G-I-L-L-Y. That's rarer than you'd think.
  • HistoryGilly first shows up in US birth records in 2018, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
Smiling baby in a grey romper on a fluffy rug
hello, little Gilly

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 Gilly

Gilly is a boy name of English, Greek and Hebrew origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Gilly at school.

Origin:English namesGreek namesHebrew namesIrish names

Other spellings of Gilly

Boy name: Gili

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Questions about the name Gilly

What is the origin of the name Gilly?

Gilly is English, Greek and Hebrew in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Gilly turns up in more than one tradition. Other English names to consider are Oliver (“olive tree”), Henry (“ruler of the home”), James (“supplanter”) and William (“resolute protector”).

Is Gilly a boy or girl name?

Gilly is a boy name.

What names are similar to Gilly?

If you like Gilly, you might also like Gili. Gili is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Gilly?

Gilly is an English and Greek boy name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, 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.