Gil
gil
Popularity
#4000
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
4,951
Peak Year
#124 in 1957
First Recorded
1914
Style
Classic & Timeless, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Gil is a short form of Gilbert, which has Germanic origins, meaning 'bright pledge' or 'shining promise'.
Numerology
The Idealist
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Famous Namesakes
Gil Bellows
Canadian actor, known for roles in Ally McBeal
Gil Scott-Heron
American soul and jazz poet, musician, and author
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