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Origin: German

Meaning: Bright promise; Youthful

Gilly is an adorable nickname for your bouncy bundle of joy. It means "bright promise" and "youthful," after German Gilberte and Latin Gillian. While rare, this gender-neutral name has cropped up in films and TV, including HBO's Game of Thrones. While on watch at the Craster's Keep, Samwell and Jon Snow save a young wildling named Gilly from a terrible fate. This inspiring name will be a guiding light in times of darkness and help baby hold onto their youthful optimism!