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Gilmore and Gillmore are two surnames that have been around for a long time. They come from different places like Ireland and Scotland. These names have interesting meanings related to history and old languages.

Where Do These Names Come From?

The names Gilmore and Gillmore have a few different origins. One main origin is from the Gaelic languages. These were spoken in places like Ulster in Ireland and the Scottish Highlands in Scotland.

Scottish Origins

In Scotland, the name comes from Mac Gille Mhoire. This means "servant of the Virgin Mary." The name Gilmore is also linked to Clan Morrison in Scotland. It is sometimes seen as another form of their name.

Another Scottish meaning for Gillmore comes from Gille-mohr. This means "great servant." This name was sometimes given to a special helper. This helper might have been an armour-bearer for a Highland chief. Or they could have been a chief's personal assistant.

Irish Origins

The surname Gilmore also has Irish roots. There are two main meanings in Ireland. In County Armagh, the name comes from Mac Giolla Mhura. This means "servant of Saint Mura." Saint Mura was a religious figure from Fahan, County Donegal.

In County Sligo, Gilmore comes from Mac Giolla Mhir. This means "son of the spirited lad." So, the name can mean different things depending on where it came from.

People with These Names

Many interesting people have had the surnames Gilmore or Gillmore. Here are a few examples:

  • Aaron Gilmore (born 1973), a politician from New Zealand.
  • Ada Gilmore (1883–1955), an American artist known for watercolors.
  • Alan C. Gilmore, an astronomer from New Zealand.
  • Alexie Gilmore (born 1976), an American actress.
  • Artis Gilmore (born 1949), a famous American basketball player.
  • Charles W. Gilmore (1874–1945), an American scientist who studied dinosaurs.
  • Daniel Gilmore (born 1983), a former Australian rules footballer.
  • David Gilmore (born 1964), an American jazz guitarist.
  • Eamon Gilmore (born 1955), an Irish politician.
  • Eugene Allen Gilmore (1871–1953), an American lawyer and diplomat.
  • Howard W. Gilmore (1902–1943), a brave US Navy submarine commander.
  • Inez Haynes Gillmore (1873–1970), an American writer and feminist.
  • Jared S. Gilmore (born 2000), an American child actor.
  • Jim Gilmore (born 1949), an American politician.
  • Jimmie Dale Gilmore (born 1945), an American country singer.
  • Joe Gilmore (1922–2015), a famous bartender at The Savoy Hotel.
  • Joey Gilmore (born 1944), an American blues and soul singer.
  • John Gilmore (disambiguation), a name shared by many people.
  • June Gilmore (1922–1980), a player in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
  • Lyman Gilmore (1874–1951), an American who helped pioneer aviation.
  • Margalo Gillmore (1897–1986), an American actress.
  • Dame Mary Gilmore (1865–1962), a well-known Australian poet and journalist.
  • Matthew Gilmore (born 1972), a Belgian-Australian track cyclist.
  • Patrick Gilmore (1829–1892), an Irish-born American composer and bandmaster.
  • Peter Gilmore (1931–2013), a British actor.
  • Quincy Adams Gillmore (1825–1888), an American civil engineer and general.
  • Rachna Gilmore (1953–2021), a Canadian writer of children's books.
  • Rebecca Gilmore (born 1979), an Australian diver.
  • Rochelle Gilmore (born 1981), an Australian racing cyclist.
  • Stephon Gilmore, an American football player.
  • Thea Gilmore (born 1979), a British singer and songwriter.
  • Tom Gilmore (disambiguation), a name shared by many people.
  • Vanessa Gilmore (born 1956), a U.S. judge.
  • Virginia Gilmore (1919–1986), an American actress.
  • William Gilmore (disambiguation), a name shared by many people.

Fictional Characters

The name Gilmore also appears in many stories and shows:

  • Jim Gilmore, a character in Ernest Hemingway's short story "Up in Michigan".
  • Hugh Gilmore, an alias for the character Green Lama.
  • Lorelai Gilmore and Rory Gilmore, the main characters in the TV show Gilmore Girls.
  • Emily Gilmore and Richard Gilmore, Lorelai's parents from Gilmore Girls.
  • Happy Gilmore, the main character in the Adam Sandler movie, Happy Gilmore.
  • Shaun Gilmore, a sorcerer and shop owner in the web series Critical Role.
  • Hannah Gilmore, a character in the British TV show Coronation Street.

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