Skip Ancestry navigation Skip to Footer Ancestry Home
  • Home
  • Trees
  • Search
  • Memories
  • DNA
  • Subscribe
  • Cart
  • Sign In
Home
Loading

Trees you own

    Shared with you

      Tree tools

      • My Trees
      • First Name Meanings
      • Last Name Meanings
      • Individual Records Search
      • Family Trees Support
      • Start a New Tree
      • Upload a GEDCOM
      Loading
      • Search All Records
      • Census & Electoral Rolls
      • Birth, Marriage & Death, including Parish
      • Military
      • Wills & Probate
      • Immigration & Travel
      • Schools, Directories & Church Histories
      • Public Member Trees
      • Card Catalogue
      • Member Search
      Memories
      Loading
      • Register a kit
      • AncestryDNA® Learning Hub
      • Traits Learning Hub
      • AncestryDNA®
      • AncestryDNA® Support
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Discover More Family Names with an Ancestry 14-day Free Trial* 
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Blog
      • About Us
      • Site Map
      • Gift Memberships
      • Careers
        • Ancestry Corporate
        • Fold3.com
        • ForcesWarRecords.com
        • Geneanet.org
        • Newspapers.com
        • ProGenealogists.com
        • RootsWeb.com
      • © 2002-2026 Ancestry
      • Privacy
      • Cookies
      • Terms and Conditions
      • Operated by Ancestry Ireland Unlimited Company
      Group of people

      Meaning of the first name Gelett

      Origin

      French Surname, Possibly Regional

      Meaning

      Joyful or Happy Person

      Variations

      Gelette, Angelette, Eletta
      The name Gelett is believed to originate from a French surname, likely with regional significance. Its etymology suggests meanings associated with joy or happiness, implying a cheerful or positive disposition. Names derived from emotions or qualities often serve to express desirable traits and can reflect familial or cultural values surrounding joyfulness in personality.

      Historically, the surname Gelett can be traced back to various regions in France, where surnames often developed from personal characteristics, occupations, or geographic locations. The joyful connotation associated with the name has likely endeared it to families over generations, leading to its passage through familial lines. Additionally, in the 19th and early 20th centuries, names like Gelett became more visible in literary and artistic circles, often associated with individuals who embodied the spirit or qualities signified by the name.

      In contemporary contexts, Gelett can be found as both a first name and a surname. It maintains a niche presence, appealing to those who appreciate its cheerful meaning and unique sound. While not widely common, it reflects a trend towards distinctive and meaningful names. Additionally, figures such as Gelett Burgess, an American poet and literary figure from the early 20th century, have helped keep the name in the public consciousness, linking it to artistic and joyful contributions in society.

      Based on our records...

      Alvord

      Alvord

      This is the most common surname associated with Gelett.
      Harriet

      Harriet

      This is the most common name of those married to a Gelett.
      Elvin

      Elvin

      This is the most common name for a child of a Gelett.
      Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. - © Mapbox - © OpenStreetMap - Improve this map

      What are you curious about?

      Ready to learn more about your own family? Here are two ways to begin.
      Start a free trial
      Order AncestryDNA
      calendar.webp
      Based on our records...

      Did you know?

      1862 is when there were the most people born with the first name Gelett.

      Explore the origins of another name.