Meaning & origin
How it developed
In English usage, Gilkison as a surname has a patronymic derivation linked to Gilchrist.
Gilkison’s family of names
In English usage, Gilkison as a surname has a patronymic derivation linked to Gilchrist.
The ring: across languages.
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Across languages 1
Equivalents and cognates in other languages, plus older forms it grew from.
Similar names
If you love Gilkison, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.
Girvin
“the small, rough one”
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Gilleonan
In Scottish use, Gilleonan is used as a form of Gaelic.
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Gilliland
“son of the servant of (saint) Faolán”
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Gordon
“from the great hill; a hero”
>99% boys
Girven
“the small, rough one”
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Girvan
“the small, rough one”
94% boys · 6% girls
Gilcrease
Gilcrease is a surname, probably from Scottish Gaelic.
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Gillanders
“a servant of St. Andrew”
>99% boys