Gyl
Latin · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Gyl
Gyl is a shortened form or variant of Giles, which derives from the Latin name Aegidius, meaning "young goat" or "kid," rooted in the Greek word "aigis" (shield of Athena, later associated with protection).
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Etymology
Gyl is a shortened form or variant of Giles, which derives from the Latin name Aegidius, meaning "young goat" or "kid," rooted in the Greek word "aigis" (shield of Athena, later associated with protection).
The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures and medieval Christian contexts, particularly in Scotland and England, with historical usage among both nobility and common folk from the Middle Ages onward.
Gyl currently ranks #1,793 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1948.
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