Giles Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Giles Name at a Glance

Name	Giles
Meaning	An English variant of the Latin name Aegidius, meaning kid or goatskin. Famous bearer: the sixth century hermit St Giles was patron saint of cripples and beggars.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Giles Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Giles means “An English variant of the Latin name Aegidius, meaning kid or goatskin. Famous bearer: the sixth century hermit St Giles was patron saint of cripples and beggars”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Giles Name Origin

Our database records Giles under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Giles a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Giles is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Giles

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