Ghilaine
Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ghilaine
Ghilaine is a French feminine name derived from the Germanic name Gilo or Ghilain, which likely stems from elements meaning "pledge" or "hostage." The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and regions, with historical usage dating back to medieval France, particularly in Normandy and among Norman nobility.
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Etymology
Ghilaine is a French feminine name derived from the Germanic name Gilo or Ghilain, which likely stems from elements meaning "pledge" or "hostage." The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and regions, with historical usage dating back to medieval France, particularly in Normandy and among Norman nobility.
Ghilaine currently ranks #2,642 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1960.
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