Giles - Unique Boy Names

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Giles

/ˈdʒaɪlz/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Young goat or kid

Symbolizes humility, resilience, and spiritual devotion, often linked to pastoral imagery and saintly endurance.

Symbolism

Embodies gentleness, perseverance, and a connection to nature through its association with shepherding and monastic simplicity.

Etymology: Derived from the Old French 'Giles', itself from the Late Latin 'Aegidius', meaning 'of a goat' (from Latin 'aegidion', diminutive of 'aegis'). The name was popularized by Saint Giles, a 7th-century hermit and patron saint of the disabled and outcasts.

Style & Origin

traditional

unique

english

Cultural Background

Of English origin with deep roots in medieval Europe, Giles is historically associated with Christia

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