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Origin, Meaning, and History of Gillian
Gillian is a great option for parents who want to revive this traditional name and give it new life.
Gillian is a Latin feminine name that means ‘youthful.’ It is an anglicized form of the Latin name Juliana, which indicates ‘youthful’ or ‘Jove’s child’. Gillian, which derives from the Latin word ‘Iovilius,’ means ‘of the family of the Julii’ and ‘devoted to Jove’ or ‘dedicated to Jupiter.’ Gillian also means ‘corn sheaf’ or ‘downy-bearded’.
The name is derived from the Roman names Julianus, Iulius, or Julius, which may have Greek origins. It is also associated with the Roman god Jupiter. Gillian represents wealth, strength, protection, and good fortune.
While the name Gillian is most commonly connected with Latin origin, it has also been used in many cultures and languages, suggesting that it may have several roots. In Irish, it is a shortened anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Gileáin ‘son of Gileán,’ a variant of the given name Gealán, derived from a diminutive of geal, which means ‘bright’ and ‘white’.
The name Gillian is Julian’s feminine form in medieval English. This variant has been in use since the 13th century. However, it was not considered a separate name from Julian until the 17th century.
The phonetic spelling of the traditional and youthful name Gillian is Jil-ee-uhn. The three-syllable name has many variations across different cultures and languages. These include Juliana in Ancient Roman, German, and Dutch, Yuliana in Bulgarian, Liana in Italian, and Julienne in French.
The name Gillian has also appeared in film, television, and video games. These include Gillian, a character in Philip Larkin’s novel Jill; Gillian B. Loeb, a character in the DC universe; Gillian Owens, in the book and movie Practical Magic; Gillian Taylor, a doctor in the 1986 movie Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home; Gillian Andrassy, a character in All My Children soap opera; and Gillian Seed, the main character of the cyberpunk video game Snatcher.
Gillian is a great option for parents who want to revive this traditional name and give it new life.
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How To Pronounce Gillian?
Famous People With The Name Gillian
- Gillian AndersonAmerican actress, won two Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards
- Gillian JacobsAmerican actress and director, known for her role in the sitcom Community
- Gillian VigmanAmerican actress and comedian, known for her role in the series ‘MADtv’
- Gillian SpencerAmerican soap opera actress, known for her supporting role in ‘The Secret Storm’
- Gillian BoxxAmerican softball catcher, won a gold medal in the 1996 Olympics
Gillian On The Popularity Chart
Take a look at the graphs given by the Social Security Administration to understand more about the popularity and ranking of Gillian.
Popularity Over Time
The popularity of Gillian has been almost the same during the years 1980 to 1994 and 2010 to 2021. However, it suddenly peaked in 1999 when 1,022 babies per million shared the name. Refer to the graph to understand the trend in detail.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The ranking of Gillian was below 1000 during the years 1980 to 1992 and 1995 to 2008. However, as the usage declined, the name lost its ranking. In 2021, it was in the 3152nd position. Check the graph for more details.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Gillian
These names have some of Gillian’s sounds and could be great options if you’re looking for a unique moniker with a similar sound.
Names With Similar Meaning As Gillian
The beautiful name Gillian means ‘youthful,’ or ‘dedicated to Jupiter.’ Here are several alternative names with similar meanings. Check them out.
Name Numerology For Gillian
