Gill
English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Gill
The given name 'Gill' is a short form of Gillian, derived from the Latin *Juliana* (feminine of *Julius*), meaning "youthful" or "downy-bearded," with a separate Hebrew root as a variant of Gil meaning "joy." It is used in English-speaking cultures, often as a feminine name, and in Jewish contexts as a masculine name; historically, it gained popularity in medieval England via Saint Juliana.
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Etymology
The given name 'Gill' is a short form of Gillian, derived from the Latin *Juliana* (feminine of *Julius*), meaning "youthful" or "downy-bearded," with a separate Hebrew root as a variant of Gil meaning "joy." It is used in English-speaking cultures, often as a feminine name, and in Jewish contexts as a masculine name; historically, it gained popularity in medieval England via Saint Juliana.
Gill currently ranks #12,690 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1956.
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