Gil Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gil Name at a Glance

Name	Gil
Meaning	Diminutive of Gilbert: Derived from the name Gilbride, meaning 'servant of St. Bridget'.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Gil Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gil means “Diminutive of Gilbert: Derived from the name Gilbride, meaning 'servant of St. Bridget”. 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.

Gil Name Origin

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

Is Gil a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Gil

When considering Gil for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.