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Gilian

GIL-ee-ən

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Latin

Total Births

14

Peak Year

#7 in 1998

First Recorded

1998

Style

Sophisticated & Formal, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A feminine name derived from the Latin name 'Julian,' meaning "youthful" or "downy-bearded."

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

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Personality Traits

ElegantCreativeAdaptableIndependent

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