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Gilligan

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How to Pronounce Gilligan

Pronounced GIL-ih-gun /ˈɡɪl.ɪ.ɡən/Medium

Meaning: An Irish surname, an anglicised form of 'Mac Giollagain', from 'giolla' ('lad, servant, devotee'). Widely known from the castaway of 'Gilligan's Island'; a lively surname-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A three-beat name: Gilligan — an Irish surname (Irish) (said 'GIL-ih-gun'). An Irish surname-name, which we note.

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Origin LowIrish

MeaningAn Irish surname, an anglicised form of 'Mac Giollagain', from 'giolla' ('lad, servant, devotee'). Widely known from the castaway of 'Gilligan's Island'; a lively surname-name.

History & Origin

Gilligan is an Irish surname, from 'Mac Giollagain'; a lively Irish surname-name (said 'GIL-ih-gun').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, Irish, and lively.

Did you know? Gilligan is an Irish surname from 'Mac Giollagain' ('giolla', 'lad, servant') — familiar from the castaway of 'Gilligan's Island' (said 'GIL-ih-gun').

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References — Gilligan — Irish surname; 'Mac Giollagain'; 'giolla'

Variations

Gilligen

Nicknames

Gill

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gilligan mean?

Gilligan is an Irish surname, an anglicised form of 'Mac Giollagain', from 'giolla' ('lad, servant, devotee').

How do you pronounce Gilligan?

It's said GIL-ih-gun /ˈɡɪl.ɪ.ɡən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gilligan a boy or girl name?

Here Gilligan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Gilligan?

Gilligan is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.