A surname of Scottish and Irish origin, also used as a given name. Historically associated with various notable figures in American culture and politics.
From Scottish Gaelic MacGilleMhoire meaning 'son of the servant of Mary,' where gille meant 'servant' or 'follower' and Moire was the Gaelic form of Mary.
The name Gilmore reveals the deep Christian influence on Celtic naming - being a 'servant of Mary' was considered an honor worth encoding in family names. Many Scottish surnames beginning with 'Gil-' follow this pattern of religious devotion.
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