Gilroy
Son of the red-haired servant or son of the king's servant, from Irish surnames.
Meaning and origin
Gilroy stems from two Irish surnames that describe servants: Mac Giolla Ruaidh (literally the redhead's attendant) and Mac Giolla Rí (a royal attendant's son).
How to pronounce Gilroy
| English (US) | JIL-roy |
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