Gillette

Gillette is a French feminine form of the name Gilles, which has its origin in Giles. The name for girls is translated as 'the shield bearer.'

What does the name Gillette mean?

Gillette is derived from the French variant of the name Gilles, which traces back to Giles. Translated, the name means 'the shield bearer.' Its roots lie in the ancient Greek word aigís (αἰγῐ́ς), which stands for 'goat skin,' 'shield of Zeus,' and 'cloak of Zeus,' or possibly in the ancient Greek term aigílōps (αἰγίλωψ), meaning 'the oak' or 'the goat grass.' The name became known through Saint Giles, who is venerated as one of the 14 Holy Helpers. In the USA, the name is often associated with a surname of the same name that became popular through a razor brand. Other variants include Ägid, Aegidius, Egid, Egidio, and Egidius.

Where does the name Gillette come from?

The name Gillette has ancient Greek origins and means 'the shield bearer.' The etymology traces back to the ancient Greek terms aigís (αἰγῐ́ς) for goat skin, shield of Zeus, and cloak of Zeus, as well as aigílōps for the oak or goat grass. The name is used in several languages, including American, Anglo-American, French, and Dutch.

How do you pronounce Gillette?

Gillette is pronounced like 'zhih-let.'

When is the name day of Gillette?

The name day for Gillette is celebrated on September 1.

Popularity

In Germany, Gillette is a rather rare first name. It has not even made it onto the German name popularity lists. The highest ranking Gillette achieved was in 1937, reaching 262nd place in the French name charts. Between 1930 and 2024, the name was given about 1,200 times in France, placing it at 1,311th. However, it has not been given there in the last ten years.