Etymology

Giles

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Today it means: A male given name from Ancient Greek. Full definition →

Latin Aegīdius ← Ancient Greek Αἰγίδιος
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromΑἰγίδιος
  2. Latin · derived fromAegīdius
  3. English todayGiles

Medieval English form of Old French saints' name Giles, modern Gilles, an altered form of Latin Aegīdius, from Ancient Greek Αἰγίδιος (Aigídios), derivative of αἰγίδιον (aigídion, “kid, young goat”).

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