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Gilmore

Gilmore (name) means a Scottish surname, later also used as a given name. Example: “Gilmore is a common surname of Scottish Gaelic origin.”

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A Scottish surname, later also used as a given name.
"Gilmore is a common surname of Scottish Gaelic origin."

How to use Gilmore

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA surname and, less often, a first name, of Scottish origin.

Word forms

Gilmores plural

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Etymology

From Scottish Gaelic elements meaning roughly "servant of (the Virgin) Mary".

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Gilmore” mean?

The word “Gilmore” means a Scottish surname, later also used as a given name. In plain terms, a surname and, less often, a first name, of Scottish origin.

How do you use “Gilmore” in a sentence?

Here is “Gilmore” used in a sentence: “Gilmore is a common surname of Scottish Gaelic origin.”

What part of speech is “Gilmore”?

“Gilmore” is a name.

Where does the word “Gilmore” come from?

The word “Gilmore” comes from Scottish Gaelic. From Scottish Gaelic elements meaning roughly "servant of (the Virgin) Mary".

Is “Gilmore” a common word?

“Gilmore” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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