Gillespie Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

Gillespie Name Details

Gillespie is derived from the Gaelic surname Mac Gille Easbaig, which means 'son of the servant of the bishop'. The name has Scottish origins and was likely bestowed upon those who served as personal attendants to the bishops in medieval Scotland. Over time, Gillespie has become a common surname. Today, it is primarily used as a last name rather than a given name.

• scottish
• english
• masculine
• boy
• english-scottish
• baby
• scottish-english
• gaelic
• male