About Gittens
The surname Gittens is of English origin and is derived from the given name "Gittin," which is a diminutive form of the name "Gilbert." The name Gilbert itself comes from the Old Germanic elements "gisil," meaning "pledge" or "hostage," and "berht," meaning "bright" or "famous." Therefore, the surname Gittens can be interpreted to mean "son of Gittin" or "descendant of Gilbert," suggesting a familial connection to someone named Gittin or Gilbert in the past.
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