Gill - Last Names

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Gill

/dʒɪl/

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Moderate

Meaning

Servant of St. Giles or one who lived near a gill (ravine)

Represents connection to nature or spiritual service, depending on origin; embodies humility and resilience.

Symbolism

Symbolizes both natural landscapes and historical religious devotion; reflects simplicity and strength through adversity.

Etymology: Derived from Middle English 'gille', either as a diminutive of the given name Giles (from Latin Aegidius, meaning 'shield' or 'protection') or topographically from 'gill', a northern English term for a narrow ravine or stream, from Old Norse 'gil'.

Style & Origin

english

Cultural Background

Originating in England, Gill is a patronymic or occupational surname with roots in medieval naming t

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