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4/28/2024, 6:30 PM Mike C
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12/26/2016, 11:57 AM anonymous

Name Gillis
Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Scottish
Other Forms FormsGillies, Gille Iosa
Edit Status Statusnot set

Meaning & History

Scottish reduced form of Gaelic Mac Gille Íosa "son of the servant of Jesus". Compare Mcleish. The usual spelling in Scotland is Gillies.
Added 12/26/2016 by anonymous