Gilpin

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Gilpin is derived from the Old Norse word "gil" meaning "ravine" and the Old English word "pin" meaning "point". Combined, the name means "pointed ravine".
Popularity
The name Gilpin is not ranked in the top 1000 names in any country.

cartoon of the name Gilpin
Cartoon of Gilpin

Gilpin Name meanings & History

Gilpin is derived from the Old Norse word "gil" meaning "ravine" and the Old English word "pin" meaning "point". Combined, the name means "pointed ravine". Diminutive of Gilbert. Gilpin is a masculine name which is suitable for a baby boy. It is a unique name that can set the child apart from others. As the name is not very popular, people might ask for the meaning or origin of the name.

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

Synonyms of Gilpin:

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

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

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

P: Partnership,Particular,Political,Pensive,Passive

N: Nice,Nagging,Nutrition,Neat,Nervous,Neurosis,Nitpicking

Gilpin is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Mature name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Urban name

Famous People

Bernard Gilpin - a 16th-century clergyman and educator who was known as the "Apostle of the North" and was considered one of the most influential Anglican churchmen of his time.

Related Names to Gilpin

Garvin, Elgin, Galvin, Galen, Gavin.