About Gilly
The surname Gilly is of English and Scottish origin. It is derived from the medieval given name "Gille," which is a short form of the personal name "Gilleasbuig" or "Gillebride," meaning "servant of (St.) Columba" or "servant of (St.) Bridget." The name Gilly was often used as a nickname for someone who was associated with the church or had a religious connection. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Gilly is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gilly based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Gilly in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gilly using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.