What origin is the name Gille?

Gille comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Gille a popular name?

Gille is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Gille?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Gille — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Gille

Q: Is Gille a rare name?

Yes. Gille does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Gille

Gille

Boy

irish

2 syllables

Gille is an irish boy's name meaning "This male name of Irish origin is a Gaelic form of Gillian. It is traditionally used for boys within the Goidelic linguistic tradition.".

The meaning of Gille is "This male name of Irish origin is a Gaelic form of Gillian. It is traditionally used for boys within the Goidelic linguistic tradition." — a boy name of irish origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This male name of Irish origin is a Gaelic form of Gillian. It is traditionally used for boys within the Goidelic linguistic tradition.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Gille

Very rare in US records

What does Gille mean?

Gille is a boy name of irish origin meaning "This male name of Irish origin is a Gaelic form of Gillian. It is traditionally used for boys within the Goidelic linguistic tradition.".