Gillian: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
A form of Juliana, from the Roman family name Julius (perhaps 'youthful')
Origin
Latin, via English
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
JIL-ee-un

Gillian is a Latin, via English girl's name meaning “a form of Juliana, from the Roman family name Julius (perhaps 'youthful')”. It appears in our list of 200+ Enchanting Cottagecore Baby Names for Your Little One.

Meaning & Origin of Gillian

Meaning: A form of Juliana, from the Roman family name Julius (perhaps 'youthful').

Origin: Latin, via English.

How to Pronounce Gillian

JIL-ee-unIPA /ˈdʒɪliən/

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