indicate the level to which a name has been verified.Type Surname (from given name & from nickname)
Usage Scottish Gaelic
Other Forms FormsGilk, Gilks, Gilkes, Gilkson, Gulk, Gulke, Jelkes, Jilks, Jilkes
Meaning & History
A patronym from the old Gaelic personal name Gilchrist, composed of gilla meaning “friend, servant” with the suffix Christ; means "follower of Christ".