Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
giles
noun
/dʒaɪlz/
Definition
A male given name, often a surname as well.
Examples
- Giles is often used as a character name in literature.
- Many families carry the surname Giles, tracing back to their ancestry.
- Saint Giles is celebrated on September 1st in the Christian calendar.
Meaning
The name Giles originates from the Greek name ‘Aegidius,’ which means ‘young goat’ or ‘kid.’ It is often associated with Saint Giles, a Christian martyr who is the patron saint of the disabled and the poor.
Synonyms
- Gile
- Kyle
- Jiles
