Gillespie
Pronunciation: [ g-uhl-EHSP-ee ]
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #36,477
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Gillespie
Gillespie is a boy name .
Gillespie is currently ranked #36,477 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gillespie include Gil, Gill, Gilly, Gillie, Gille, Gilley, Gilleie, Pie, Piey, Spie, Giy, and Giie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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