Gillespie
gi-lles-pie, gill(e)-spie
Popularity:
4043
Origin:
Gaelic
Other Origin(s):
Irish,Latin,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.