Giles

Giles Meaning & Origin

About Giles
The name "Giles" is of Greek origin and is derived from the name "Aegidius," meaning "shield" or "protector." It is a masculine name that conveys strength, bravery, and a sense of guardianship. People named Giles are often seen as reliable, loyal, and dependable individuals who are willing to stand up for others and offer support and protection when needed.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Giles are male.

Giles Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -13.33% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH AY1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/ʤaɪlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLS', 'JLS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Giles in Braille

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

The name Giles in braille

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

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

The name Giles in sign language

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