Gilles
French masculine given name
Gilles
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Gilles is a French masculine given name. It is derived from the Greek name Aegidius, which means "young goat" or "kid". The name is commonly used in France and other Francophone countries.
Notable People Named Gilles[edit | edit source]
- Gilles de Rais (1405–1440), a French nobleman and a leader in the Hundred Years' War.
- Gilles Villeneuve (1950–1982), a Canadian racing driver who competed in Formula One.
- Gilles Simon (born 1984), a French professional tennis player.
- Gilles Marini (born 1976), a French-American actor known for his roles in television and film.
- Gilles Deleuze (1925–1995), a French philosopher known for his works on philosophy, literature, film, and fine art.
Fictional Characters[edit | edit source]
- Gilles Legardinier, a character in the novel The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton.
- Gilles, a character in the video game Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
Related Names[edit | edit source]
- Giles – an English variant of the name Gilles.
- Egide – another variant of the name, used in some European countries.
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