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

• 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

• 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

• Giles – an English variant of the name Gilles.
• Egide – another variant of the name, used in some European countries.

See Also

• List of French given names
• List of people with surname Gilles