Gillian: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Gillian – 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

Phonetic: JIL-ee-un   IPA: /ˈdʒɪliən/

Popularity of Gillian

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1922–2024.

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