Gilligan's Island

::For the NES video game, see Gilligan's Island (video game).

Gilligan's first name

Gilligan's full name has been a subject of debate among fans of the series for decades, a debate resolved by the release of Gilligan's Island - The Complete First Season DVDs in 2004. The DVD includes a documentary called 'Before the Three Hour Tour" which confirms that Gilligan's full name is Willy Gilligan. This is the same name that Bob Denver mentioned on a talk show.

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Suggested alternatives

• In one episode of the series, The Professor is heard to possibly give a last name for Gilligan. When introducing him to a native girl, The Professor says "Gilligan ... " adding, as the girl looks on uncomprehendingly, "...Hohople", which causes her to laugh. Some cite this as evidence that the character's full name is Gilligan Hohople. The Urban Legends Reference Pages has explained that the "Hohople" reference is the Professor asking the girl if she finds Gilligan handsome. The Professor's tone of voice, however, as he says "Hohople" to her, does seem to be that of asking a question, rather than making or completing a statement.
• Alan Hale Jr. has repeatedly stated that he always thought that Gilligan's full name was "Gilligan Davis".