Gelasius Name meanings & History

The name Gelasius means "cheerful; glad" or "hoary, ancient". Latinized form of the Greek name Γελάσιος (Gelasios), which is derived from Greek γέλασις (gelasis) "laughing", from the verb γελασείω (gelaseiô) "to be ready to laugh". This name was borne by two popes. In Ireland it has historically been used as a Latinized form of Glaisne, as seen in the example of Gelasius O'Cullenan (Irish: Glaisne Ó Cuileanáin; 1554-1580), a martyred Irish abbot. Gelasius is mainly used as a masculine name.

Zodiac Sign of Gelasius: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Gelasius:

G: Go-getter,Genuine,Gregarious,Goof-off

E: Enlighten,Entertain,Environment,Enliven,Exaggerate,Expressive

L: Languid,Lovely,Lover,Lazy,Luscious,Legal,Liaison

A: Action,Angry,Aggressive,Ambitious,Assertive,Argumentative

S: Solidity,Social Standing,Success,Sensuality,Security,Status,Sex

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

U: Understanding,Utopia,Unity,Undermining,Universality

Gelasius is:

• a Classic name
• a Serious name
• a Urban name

Famous People

Pope Gelasius I, a saint and religious leader who was known for his commitment to preserving the unity and authority of the Catholic Church, is the most well-known person with this name.