GILLIE
Gillie
Gillie is a surname of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic word "gille", meaning "servant" or "follower". The name historically indicated a person's role as an attendant or servant to a chief or noble.
The Gillie surname is predominantly found in Scotland and has its roots in the country's rich history and clan structure. Members of the Gillie clan would have served and supported their chief in various capacities, such as hunting, fishing, and guiding.
Over time, the surname has spread beyond Scotland to other parts of the United Kingdom and the world, carried by individuals and families who may have migrated for various reasons such as work, education, or settlement.
Like many Scottish surnames, Gillie carries a sense of heritage and tradition, reflecting the ancient customs and social structures of the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands. Today, individuals who bear the surname Gillie may feel a connection to their Scottish roots and a sense of pride in their ancestral heritage.
The surname Gillie, with its Gaelic origins and historical significance, continues to be passed down through generations, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames and the diverse cultural landscape of the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 793 people named Gillie in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,835th most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Gillie.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- George
- Iain
- James
- John
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Andrea
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Karen
- Laura
- Lisa
- Lucy
- Margaret
- Marion
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
- Gili
- Gilio
- Gilies
- Giley
- Gilli
- Geal
- Geale
- Geall
- Geel
- Geele
- Gehl
- Gehle
- Geil
- Geile
- Geill
- Gel
- Gela
- Gele
- Geli
- Gell
- Gella
- Gelle
- Gelli
- Gellie
- Gelo
- Geloo
- Gelu
- Geyl
- Giel
- Giele
- Gil
- Gila
- Gile
- Gilis
- Gilius
- Gill
- Gilla
- Gille
- Gilley
- Gillias
- Gillic
- Gillice
- Gillick
- Gillien
- Gillies
- Gilliffe
- Gillig
- Gillim
- Gillin
- Gilliney
- Gillins
- Gillio
- Gillioz
- Gillis
- Gilliss
- Gillit
- Gillitt
- Gillo
- Gilloe
- Gilly
- Gilo
- Giloe
- Gilys
- Gioiella
- Gioiello
- Giol
- Giola
- Giolo
- Giulia
- Giulio
- Gyle
- Gylee
- Gyll
- Gyllo
- Jael
- Jail
- Jalaei
- Jale
- Jalea
- Jali
- Jalie
- Jall
- Jalla
- Jalli
- Jallo
- Jalo
- Jaul
- Jeal
- Jeale
- Jeall
- Jehle
- Jele
- Jell
- Jella
- Jelle
- Jellie
- Jil
- Jila
- Jile
- Jill
- Jilla
- Jilley
- Jilly
- Joal
- Joale
- Joall
- Joel
- Joell
- Joelle
- Johl
- Jol
- Jole
- Joli
- Jolie
- Joll
- Jolla
- Jolle
- Jollie
- Joole
- Joolia
- Jouhl
- Joul
- Joule
- Jowl
- Jowle
- Joyle
- Juel
- Juell
- Juhl
- Jula
- Jule
- Juli
- Julia
- Juliao
- Julie
- Julio
- Jull
- Jullie
- Julou
- Julu
- Juul
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.