Giles
[dʒaɪlz]Meaning
A variant of the name Aegidius, which means 'young goat' in Greek.
Background Story
The name Giles is derived from the Latin 'Aegidius'. In history, Saint Giles was a popular figure in the medieval period. His feast day is celebrated on September 1st.
Temperament
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