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Giles: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
جائلز
Aegidius
What Giles means
The meaning of Giles (جائلز) is disputed: the sources do not settle it. It is used as a Christian boy’s name. The details are below.
Giles at a glance
- Meaning
- Meaning disputed
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Greek
- Faith
- Christian
- Say it
- jylz
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- First letter
- G · ج
Origin and history of Giles
Meaning disputed
Yonge derives Aegidius from Greek aigis, goatskin or shield; the sense is not settled.
Base wordLatin Aegidius, from Greek aigidion, young goat
The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source.
How to say and write Giles
- Say it
- jylz2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Giles
- Urdu
- جائلز
- Original script
- Aegidius
- Other spellings
- Gilles
- Known bearer
- St Giles
Sibling names for Giles
Christian girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Giles.
Names like Giles
- Gabrielگیبریلman of God; God is my strengthBoyHebrew
- GavinگیونMeaning disputedBoyCeltic
- Georgeجارجfarmer; worker of the earthBoyGreek
- Geraldجیرالڈspear-rulerBoyGermanic
- Gerardجیرارڈstrong with the spearBoyGermanic
- Gideonگیڈیونa cutter down; fellerBoyHebrew
- Gilbertگلبرٹbright pledgeBoyGermanic
- Glenگلینa valleyBoyCeltic
- Godfreyگاڈفریpeace of GodBoyGermanic
- Gregorioگریگوریوwatchful; vigilantBoyLatin
Questions about the name Giles
What does the name Giles mean?
We found no entry for Giles in the classical dictionaries we use, so we give no meaning rather than repeat an unsourced one.
Is Giles a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Giles is a boy’s name.
Is Giles a Christian name?
Yes. Giles is used by Christian families. It is of Greek origin. Yonge derives Aegidius from Greek aigis, goatskin or shield; the sense is not settled.
How do you pronounce Giles?
Say it “jylz”: 2 syllables.
How do you write Giles in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Giles is written جائلز. In its original script: Aegidius.
What are other spellings of Giles?
Giles is also spelled Gilles.
Who is a famous person named Giles?
St Giles
Is the meaning of Giles verified?
Meaning disputed. The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.