The nameGil
Gil is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Giles (Gilles). In France it was mostly given in the 1960s.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Like Giles, Gil comes from the Latin Aegidius, linked to the Greek aigis, "aegis", the goatskin of Zeus' shield.
Origin
Latin, through Spanish. Gil Blas is the hero of Lesage's 18th century picaresque novel.
History
Gil peaked in France in the late 1960s.
Popularity of the name Gil
Gil in France
Gil was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 1,320 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Gil. Its rise began around 1943, and it peaked in 1967. Half of all babies named Gil in France were born before 1966, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gil mean?
Like Giles, Gil comes from the Latin Aegidius, linked to the Greek aigis, "aegis", the goatskin of Zeus' shield.
What is the origin of the name Gil?
Latin, through Spanish. Gil Blas is the hero of Lesage's 18th century picaresque novel.
Is Gil a girl's or a boy's name?
Gil is a boy's name.