Gillespie - Family Crest Coffee Mug

Gillespie Coffee Mug | Family Crest / Coat of Arms | Irish / Scottish / Gaelic Heritage

The surname Gillespie has deep Gaelic roots in both Ireland and Scotland, deriving from the Gaelic Mac Giolla Easpaig, meaning "son of the servant of the bishop." The name comes from giolla, meaning "servant" or "devotee," and easpaig, meaning "bishop." In Ireland, Gillespie has particularly strong historical associations with Ulster, where forms of the name appear in medieval Irish records. The surname also developed independently among Gaelic families in Scotland, especially in the western Highlands and islands, reflecting the centuries of cultural and linguistic connections between Ireland and western Scotland. Over time, Mac Giolla Easpaig was Anglicized into forms including MacGillespie, Gillespie, and Gillespy. As Gillespie families spread throughout Ireland, Scotland, North America, and beyond, the surname retained its distinctly Gaelic origins and connection to the shared Celtic heritage of both countries.

Original Name: Mac Giolla Easpaig (Irish Gaelic) / MacGilleEasbuig (Scottish Gaelic)
Meaning: "Son of the servant (or devotee) of the bishop."

Lead-free and BPA-free construction offering guaranteed peace of mind with every sip!

Material: White ceramic with black interior/handle. 
Sizes: 11oz (0.33 l) and 15oz (0.44 l)

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