Gillian
JIL-ee-ən
Popularity
#3124
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
16,079
Peak Year
#1,030 in 1999
First Recorded
1922
Style
Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
English feminine form of Julian, derived from the Latin Julianus, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy'.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Gillian Anderson
American actress known for The X-Files.
Gillian Flynn
American author of Gone Girl.
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