Gilly Name Meaning

The name Gilly is typically considered a diminutive form of the name Gillian or Gilda, both of which have distinct origins and meanings. It can also be a variation of the name Gill, which is of Gaelic and Scottish origin.

Gillian is derived from the Latin name Juliana, which means "youthful" or "downy-bearded." Gilda, on the other hand, has origins in old Germanic and Celtic languages and means "golden" or "sacrifice." Gill, specifically the Scottish form, is derived from the Gaelic word giolla, which means "servant" or "lad."