English/Latin · Girl name
Gillian
“feminine form of Julian; youthful”
About the name Gillian
Gillian is an English feminine given name that originated as a medieval form of Julian, itself derived from the Latin name Julianus. The meaning is inherited from Julian, which is generally interpreted as ‘youthful.’ Gillian has been in use in England since at least the Middle Ages. A well-known bearer of the name is Gillian Anderson, an actress recognized for her role in ‘The X-Files.’
- Meaning
- feminine form of Julian; youthful
- Origin
- English/Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- JIL-ee-an(3 syl.)
Middle names for Gillian
- Gillian Marie
- Gillian Elizabeth
- Gillian Anne
- Gillian Grace
- Gillian Rose
Questions about Gillian
- What does Gillian mean?
- Gillian is an English name meaning "feminine form of Julian; youthful".
- How do you pronounce Gillian?
- Gillian is pronounced JIL-ee-an, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Gillian?
- Variants of Gillian include Jillian.
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