 The name developed via dialect pronunciation from the older form "*Gamljine"—also a plural, probably reflecting the fact that there have been three such settlements since at least the mid-15th century.The name is probably based on a form such as "*Gamľa (vьsь)" 'Gamъ's (village)', referring to some early inhabitant of the place.The local church is dedicated to Saint Leonard and belongs to the Parish of Šmartno pod Šmarno Goro.