Gillespie

/ɡɪˈlɛspi/ proper noun

A Scottish surname meaning 'servant of the bishop.' Most famously associated with jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie.

From Scottish Gaelic 'Gille Easbaig', literally meaning 'servant of the bishop'. The name combines 'gille' (servant, lad) with 'easbaig' (bishop), reflecting medieval Scottish clan naming traditions.

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