Giles
Meaning of Giles
Giles is a male name that has its origins in English. It is pronounced as jylz (/dʒaɪls/). The name has a few variations, including Gyles. In the United States, the name Giles has been given to newborn boys consistently over the years, although its popularity has fluctuated. In recent years, it has ranked around the 4000-7000 range in terms of occurrence. The name Giles has historical associations and carries a sense of tradition and strength. It can be a unique and meaningful choice for parents looking for a classic yet distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as jylz (/dʒaɪls/)
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Notable People Named Giles
| Sir Giles Gilbert Scott was a renowned British architect responsible for designing notable structures such as the New Bodleian Library, Battersea Power Station, and the iconic red telephone box. |
| Giles Deacon is a British fashion designer known for challenging traditional womenswear and founding the fashion enterprise Giles Deacon group. |
| Giles Corey was an English farmer and accused murderer who died after refusing to enter a plea during the Salem witch trials. |
| Giles Duley is an English photographer, writer, and CEO known for his impactful documentary work on the long-term effects of war and his advocacy for persons with disabilities in conflict and peacebuilding settings. |
| Giles Daubeney, 1st Baron Daubeney, KG PC was a prominent English soldier, diplomat, courtier, and politician. |
| Giles Anthony Fraser is an English Anglican priest, journalist, and broadcaster known for his work at St Anne's Church, Kew, and contributions to Thought for the Day, The Guardian, and The Moral Maze. |
| Giles Andreae is a British writer and illustrator known for creating characters like Purple Ronnie and Edward Monkton, as well as writing popular children's books such as Giraffes Can't Dance. |
| Giles Milton is a British writer and journalist known for his expertise in narrative history and his works such as "Churchill's Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" and "Nathaniel's Nutmeg." |
| Giles Martin is an accomplished English record producer, songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, known for his critically acclaimed and commercially successful works across various media. |
| Giles Tremlett - Giles E.H. Tremlett is a historian, author, and journalist residing in Madrid, Spain. |
| Giles Ridley - Giles Nicholas Spencer Ridley is a former English cricketer known for his right-handed batting and slow left-arm orthodox bowling. |
| Giles Kristian is an English singer and novelist known for his action adventure novels in the historical fiction genre, including the bestselling Raven series and books set during the English Civil War, as well as co-writing Golden Lion with Wilbur Smith and working as a narrative designer on the game Valnir Rok. |
| Giles Foden is a well-known English author, famous for his novel The Last King of Scotland (1998). |
| Giles Yeo is a British-American biologist and professor of molecular neuroendocrinology at the University of Cambridge. |
| Giles Francis Watling is a British Conservative Party politician and former actor who has been serving as the Member of Parliament for Clacton since 2017. |
