The baby name Gilroy is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "gil-roy".
Gilroy is Irish in Origin.
Gilroy is a name of Irish origin, meaning "son of the red-haired servant". The name is derived from the Gaelic words "giolla" meaning "servant" and "ruadh" meaning "red-haired". It is a surname that was originally given to those who worked as servants in the households of the Irish nobility. The name has been in use since the 16th century and is still popular in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora.
The name Gilroy is predominantly used as a surname, but it can also be used as a first name. It is a unisex name, meaning it can be given to both boys and girls. The pronunciation of Gilroy is "GIL-roy" with the emphasis on the first syllable. The name is composed of two syllables and five letters.
The name Gilroy is a combination of two Gaelic words, "giolla" and "ruadh". The first part of the name, "giolla", was a common prefix used in Irish surnames to denote a servant or follower. The second part of the name, "ruadh", refers to the red hair that was common among the Irish population. The name Gilroy has a rich history and is still used today as a tribute to Irish heritage and culture.
Gilroy has the following similar or variant Names
- Gillroy |
- Gilray |
- Gilry |
- Gilrie |
- Gilrea |
- Gilreath |
- Gilrein |
- Gilroye |
- Gilroi |
- Gilroie
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