Gulliver

The first name Gulliver has its roots in an originally Gaelic surname, likely derived from the Old French term goulafre, which means 'glutton'. Thus, the unflattering meaning of the name can be interpreted as 'the glutton' or 'the greedy one'.

What does the name Gulliver mean?

Gulliver, a masculine first name, is derived from a Gaelic surname and has its origins in the Old French word goulafre, which means 'glutton'. The meaning of Gulliver is therefore not very flattering and describes someone as 'the glutton' or 'the greedy one'. The name became famous through the character of Captain Lemuel Gulliver in Jonathan Swift's novel 'Gulliver's Travels' from 1726. The British actor Gary Oldman may have been inspired by this work when he named one of his sons Gulliver. Since then, the name has particularly established itself in the English-speaking world, although it is still not widely used.

Where does the name Gulliver come from?

The name Gulliver comes from Old French and means 'the glutton' or 'the greedy one'. The etymology traces back to the Old French composition goulafre, which means 'glutton'. The language in which this name is used is English.

How do you pronounce Gulliver?

Gulliver is pronounced as 'Gull-i-ver'.

Popularity

In Germany, Gulliver is a rare first name. In 2012, it ranked 3,479th on the list of the most common male first names. From 2010 to 2024, Gulliver was given less than 10 times in Germany, placing it at 9,082nd. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. For the global popularity and distribution of Gulliver, you can find the rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Gulli

Famous people

• Gulliver (friend of Benjamin Blümchen)
• Gulliver McGrath (Australian actor)
• Lemuel Gulliver (protagonist from J. Swift's novel 'Gulliver's Travels')