What does "gilmore" mean?

A Scottish surname from Scottish Gaelic.

Gilmore

Common synonyms include: eponymous, family name, genealogical, last name, placename-derived, surname.

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A Scottish surname from Scottish Gaelic. countable, uncountable
"“It’s pretty exciting,” Gilmore says. She opted out of the 2024 WSL campaign to focus on other surfing pursuits, and then again decided to miss the current 2025 season. But Gilmore had never flagged the possibility of retirement – a return to competition has always been on the cards. On the Gold Coast, the wildcard enables her to test the waters."
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A male given name. countable, uncountable
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A suburb of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. countable, uncountable
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A locality in the Snowy Valleys council area, south eastern New South Wales, Australia. countable, uncountable
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A number of places in the United States:; A minor city in Crittenden County, Arkansas. countable, uncountable

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A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Lemhi County, Idaho. countable, uncountable
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A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Bond County, Illinois. countable, uncountable
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A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Effingham County, Illinois. countable, uncountable
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A number of places in the United States:; A census-designated place in Allegany County, Maryland. countable, uncountable
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A number of places in the United States:; A township in Benzie County, Michigan. countable, uncountable
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A number of places in the United States:; A township in Isabella County, Michigan. countable, uncountable
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A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in St. Charles County, Missouri. countable, uncountable
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A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Sarpy County, Nebraska. countable, uncountable
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A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Washington Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio. countable, uncountable
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A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. countable, uncountable
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A number of places in the United States:; A township in Greene County, Pennsylvania. countable, uncountable

"Mr Gilmore is so well known as to need no introduction."

From Scottish Gaelic gille (“servant lad”) + Moire (“Mary mother of Jesus”).