Giles is a proper noun used as a surname or given name, notably belonging to individuals such as the British theologian George Giles or the fictional character Giles. It also refers to a family name in various English-speaking regions. In pronunciation, it is a single-syllable or two-syllable name depending on context and dialect, typically with a soft initial consonant and a long or short vowel quality that aligns with regional patterns.
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