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Gillet

Statistics: France · native version ↗
Boy Name day: September 1
Origin: Greek. Meaning: the young kid, the protégé.
From Latin Aegidius, from Greek aigidion ("little kid") or aigis ("the aegis", the protective shield of Zeus), hence the idea of protection.

Name day for Gillet

September 1

Why this day? Gillet is a short form of Gilles, and shares its name day.

Gillet is celebrated in France on September 1.

The story of the name Gillet

Gillet is a short form of Gilles. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — the young kid, the protégé, and shares its name day, September 1.

On birth records, Gillet is rarely written as such: the Gillets are Gilless (175,735 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Gilles page.

Frequently asked questions about Gillet

What does Gillet mean?

Gillet is a short form of Gilles, which means the young kid, the protégé.

When is Gillet's name day?

September 1, together with Gilles: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Gillet a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Gilles.

Gillet's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Gillet

Love potential for Gillet

Bottom 10

  1. Morgane42%
  2. Simone44%
  3. Océane48%
  4. Alice51%
  5. Anaïs52%
  6. Anne53%
  7. Jeanne56%
  8. Agnès57%
  9. Ambre57%
  10. Elsa58%

Professional potential for Gillet

Crush potential for Gillet

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