Gilchrist

Gilchrist Meaning & Origin

About Gilchrist
The name "Gilchrist" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic words "gille" meaning "servant" or "follower" and "Crist" meaning "Christ." Therefore, the name "Gilchrist" can be interpreted to mean "servant of Christ" or "follower of Christ." It is a surname that likely originated as a religious or occupational name, indicating someone who was devoted to or associated with Christianity.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gilchrist are male.

Gilchrist Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KLXRST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GACA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G04206023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IH1 L K R IH0 S T
🌐 IPA
/ˈgΙͺlkrΙͺst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLXRST', 'JLKRST')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gilchrist in Braille

Here's how to represent Gilchrist in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Gilchrist in braille

How to Spell the Name Gilchrist in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Gilchrist using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gilchrist in sign language

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