Meanings
proper noun
- A surname originating as a patronymic.
Origin
From a medieval variant of the given name William.
Full word history & related roots →Cite this entry
APA
Gilham. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Gilham
MLA
“Gilham.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Gilham. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Gilham,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Gilham.
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