Gillies Modern Tartan
From the Highlands of Scotland
About The Gillies Modern Tartan
Gillies is a Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic "Gille," meaning "servant" or "lad," often used as a prefix in many Highland names. The name was commonly given to attendants or followers of a chief or clan leader.
As such, Gillies is found across various Highland clans, often as a sept or allied family rather than a standalone clan. Gillies is particularly associated as a sept of several prominent clans including Clan MacDonald, Clan Campbell, and Clan MacIntosh.
Due to this broad connection, individuals named Gillies often wear the tartan of the clan to which their family is historically linked.
Associated Names/Septs ?
Gillies, Gilles, Gilleas, Gillis, Gellis, Gilly, Gileas, MacGillies, MacGillis
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