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Gillian Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "gillian" is "youthful, downy", and is used often for "girls".

Name
gillian
Meaning
youthful, downy
Pronunciation
jil-ee-ən
Used for
girls
Syllables
3

Gillian Name Details

The name Gillian is an English form of the name Juliana, which originated from the Roman family name Julius. The name has been in use since the Middle Ages and was popularized by Saint Juliana of Nicomedia, an early Christian martyr. Gillian gained popularity as a given name in the English-speaking world during the 20th century.

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