Gil
young goat, or aegis/protection (Greek via Spanish)
Gil is a spanish / english boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 260, with 28,649 records. It has 1 syllable.
Origin and meaning
young goat, or aegis/protection (Greek via Spanish)
Gil is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Giles, tracing back to the Late Latin Aegidius and ancient Greek roots. In the Philippines, it was introduced during the Spanish colonial era and remains a classic, traditional male given name, also well recognized due to prominent historical figures.
Gil entered the Philippines primarily through the Spanish naming tradition as the Hispanic descendant of the Latin name Aegidius (derived from Greek aigidion, meaning 'young goat' or associated with the aegis shield). It also exists independently in English and Hebrew traditions.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently used as a standalone single name or paired in compound names such as Gil Michael or Juan Gil. Pronunciation among Filipinos varies between the traditional Spanish /hil/ and the anglicized /ɡɪl/.
Related forms
- Gil Spanish
- Gilles French
- Giles English
- Aegidius Latin
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Gil with common surname pairs
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How do I use Gil with two Filipino surnames?
Gil is the given name. The full name is Gil + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Gil a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Gil is number 260, with 28,649 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.