Scottish Gaelic boy name
Gilleasbaig Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Gilleasbaig means servant of the bishop. From the Gaelic gille (servant) and easbaig (bishop), meaning servant of the bishop
Gilleasbaig is the Gaelic form of a name usually rendered in English as Archibald, although the two do not share an origin. The Gaelic meaning is servant of the bishop, a typical pattern of old Gaelic names beginning with gille, meaning servant or lad. It was long used by the Campbell chiefs, including the Earls of Argyll. The English Archie is a popular, friendly short form. The Gaelic spelling is formidable but gives the name real depth and a distinct identity.
Variants of Gilleasbaig
ArchibaldGillespieArchie
Gilleasbaig popularity: Ireland vs the US
Gilleasbaig does not appear in the official Irish or US baby name rankings, which only list names given to a handful of babies a year. It is a rare choice in both countries.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gilleasbaig mean?
Gilleasbaig means "servant of the bishop". From the Gaelic gille (servant) and easbaig (bishop), meaning servant of the bishop.
How do you pronounce Gilleasbaig?
Gilleasbaig is pronounced GIL-uss-pik.
What is the origin of Gilleasbaig?
Gilleasbaig is of Scottish Gaelic origin. From the Gaelic gille (servant) and easbaig (bishop), meaning servant of the bishop.