Gillespie Name Meaning
The name Gillespie comes from Scottish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Gillespie below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Gillespie Name Meaning
ScottishAnglicized form of Scottish Gille Easbaig or Irish Giolla Easpuig both meaning "servant of the bishop".
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