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Origin: Scandinavian

Meaning: Young goat; Tutelage, protection

Your little one can hold the title “kid” proudly and for longer than most. Gillis is a Swedish and Dutch masculine moniker and form of Giles, which has Swedish roots. Deriving from the Latin Aegidius, Gillis means “young goat,” indicating baby will be a social butterfly with a lively soul. Gillis can also signify “tutelage” or “protection” from the term aigís in Greek. Baby Gillis might come across as fun and carefree, spending most of their time playing, but they’ll always look after those they hold dear.