♀ Name Gillian

Q: What does the name Gillian mean?

Gillian means 'of the family of the Julii' and 'dedicated to Jupiter' or 'devoted to Jove' (from Latin 'Iovilius'). Besides, Gillian means 'downy-bearded' or 'corn sheaf' (from ancient Greek 'íoulos/ἴουλος').

Girl names Girl names with G Names Names with G

9684

Gillian is a ♀ girl name.

Where does the name Gillian come from?

The given name Gillian is a feminine variant of the name Julian and is existing since the 17th century. The name derived from the Roman family names Julianus, Julius or Iulius, which may be of Greek origin. It is also related to the Roman god Jupiter. The most famous member of the family was Gaius Julius Caesar.

What does the name Gillian mean?

Gillian means “of the family of the Julii” and “dedicated to Jupiter” or “devoted to Jove” (from Latin “Iovilius”). Besides, Gillian means “downy-bearded” or “corn sheaf” (from ancient Greek “íoulos/ἴουλος”).

Pronunciation of Gillian

Chinese Dutch English French German Italian Japanese Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish Swedish Turkish

Parents who like the name Gillian also like

Jillian Joy Audrey Phoebe Madeleine Rosemary Stella Dorothy Marilyn Grace Jade Jolene Lena Heather Heaven Jane

Popularity of the name Gillian

Based on the frequency of positive ratings, we can analyze how popular names are in different countries. The name Gillian is currently ranked #9684 on the name leaderboard.

Curious about more trends? Find out which names are most popular in the USA, Canada, Australia, and worldwide.