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Type Surname (from given name)
Usage French
Other Forms FormsGélin

Meaning & History

Most often an alternate form of Ghislain. Could also be the Old French gelin (dim. of Latin gallus), "chicken", which would then refers to a cowardly person or a poultry farmer.
Added 4/14/2024 by Circeus