The nameGildas
Gildas is a French boy's name of Breton origin, that of a learned 6th century monk.
- Boy's name
- Breton
- Feast day
Meaning
The meaning of Gildas is debated. It is an old Celtic name.
Origin
Breton. Saint Gildas the Wise founded a monastery at Rhuys, in the Morbihan.
History
The name was well liked in France in the 1970s and 1980s.
Popularity of the name Gildas
Gildas in France
1973peak year (295 births)
7,995babies named Gildas in France since 1900
Gildas was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 2,255 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Gildas. Its rise began around 1934, and it peaked in 1973. Half of all babies named Gildas in France were born before 1971, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gildas mean?
The meaning of Gildas is debated. It is an old Celtic name.
What is the origin of the name Gildas?
Breton. Saint Gildas the Wise founded a monastery at Rhuys, in the Morbihan.
Is Gildas a girl's or a boy's name?
Gildas is a boy's name.