Giles Name Meaning
The name Giles comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Giles below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Giles Name Meaning
EnglishFrom the Late Latin name Aegidius, which is derived from Greek αιγιδιον (aigidion) meaning "young goat". Saint Giles was an 8th-century miracle worker who came to southern France from Greece. He is regarded as...
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