Giles - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Giles \

is pronounced jiles. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "small goat". From Aigidios. The name refers to the goat-skin that ancient shields were made of.

Giles has 11 variant forms: Egide, Egidio, Egidius, Gide, Gil, Gilles, Gillis, Gilliss, Gyles, Jiles and Jyles.

For more information, see also the related name Aegeus.

Baby names that sound like Giles are Gillies, Ghilles and Jules.

Giles is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#729 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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