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Origin: Scottish

Meaning: Son of the bishop's servant; Bishop's servant

Keep baby connected to their Gaelic roots with the masculine name Gillespie. Anglicized from the Gaelic name Gilleasbaig, it means “bishop’s servant” or “son of the bishop’s servant,” making for a meaningful choice for those hoping to raise baby in faith. Also a surname, Gillespie has strong Scottish roots, ultimately stemming from the Latin word for bishop, episcopus.