What origin is the name Gorlois?

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

Is Gorlois a popular name?

Gorlois 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 Gorlois?

Names from the same scottish tradition pair naturally with Gorlois — for example Isla, Elsie, Ainsley. You can browse more on our scottish names page.

Gorlois

Q: Is Gorlois a rare name?

Yes. Gorlois 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 Gorlois

Gorlois

Boy

scottish

2 syllables

Gorlois is a scottish boy's name meaning "A name of Celtic or Scottish origin famously known as the husband of Igraine in Arthurian legend.".

The meaning of Gorlois is "A name of Celtic or Scottish origin famously known as the husband of Igraine in Arthurian legend." — a boy name of scottish origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: scottish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.