Gilles

Gilles Meaning & Origin

About Gilles
The name Gilles is of French origin and is derived from the Latin name Aegidius, meaning "shield" or "protector." It is a masculine name that carries connotations of strength, bravery, and guardianship. People named Gilles 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 Gilles are male.

Gilles Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
ZH IY1 L
🌐 IPA
/ʒil/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLS', 'JLS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gilles in Braille

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

The name Gilles in braille

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

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

The name Gilles in sign language

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