Definitions for Gilligan
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1. Gilligan

   Gilligan is a fictional character played by Bob Denver on the 1960s TV show Gilligan's Island and its many sequels. Gilligan, affectionately called "little buddy" by the "Skipper", is the bumbling, dimwitted, accident-prone first mate of the SS Minnow. His first name, given in the pilot episode, is Willie. He wears a trademark red shirt, pale trousers, white sneakers, and white navy cap. During a storm, he throws an anchor overboard without a rope attached, which leaves the Minnow shipwrecked on an "uncharted desert isle" with its seven passengers and crew, establishing the underlying premise of the franchise. The enduring popularity of the series has made him a cultural icon.

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1. Gilligan

   Gilligan is a fictional character played by Bob Denver on the 1960s TV show Gilligan's Island and its many sequels. Gilligan, affectionately called "Little Buddy" by the "Skipper", is the bumbling, dimwitted, accident-prone first mate of the SS Minnow. None of the show's episodes ever specified Gilligan's full name or clearly indicate whether "Gilligan" is the character's first name or his last. Gilligan wears a trademark red shirt, pale trousers and white navy cap. During a storm, he throws an anchor overboard without a rope attached, which leaves the Minnow shipwrecked on an "uncharted desert isle" with its seven passengers and crew, establishing the underlying premise of the franchise. The enduring popularity of the series has made him a cultural icon.

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1. GILLIGAN

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Gilligan is ranked #5557 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Gilligan surname appeared 6,257 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 would have the surname Gilligan.
   
   96.1% or 6,016 total occurrences were White.
   1.7% or 107 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   0.9% or 61 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   0.6% or 39 total occurrences were Asian.
   0.4% or 25 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
   0.1% or 9 total occurrences were Black.

How to pronounce Gilligan?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Gilligan in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Gilligan in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of Gilligan in a Sentence

1. Chief Executive Kenneth Chenault:

   President Ed Gilligan contributions have left an indelible imprint on practically every area of our business... and, most recently, the group forging our digital partnerships and driving payment innovations.

2. Valicia Harmon:

   Ordinary persons would not have their medical records released after their death. But Amy Archer Gilligan was a convicted killer and is part of history with no surviving relatives, she is also a public figure, and when combined with the passage of time – her death plus 50 years – no one would be harmed.

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References

1. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilligan
2. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Gilligan
3. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html