What Does the Name Gillian Mean

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The name Gillian comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Gillian below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Gillian Name Meaning

EnglishMedieval English feminine form of JULIAN. This spelling has been in use since the 13th century, though it was not declared a distinct name from Julian until the 17th century.

Origin: EnglishGender: Girl
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1 Gudrun
2 Graciana
3 Gi̇zem
4 Giacoma
5 Gwendolyn
6 Gormlaith
7 Giada
8 Galit
9 Golshan
10 Giuanna
11 Gilroy
12 Gargi
13 Gracília
14 Godelieve
15 Gabrielle
16 Géraldine
17 Galena
18 Giacomina
19 Galia
20 Golnar
21 Günay
22 Gerhild
23 Giosetta
24 Gintarė
25 Gianna
26 Glorinda
27 Gretta
28 Gittan
29 Gowri
30 Githa
31 Gentiana
32 Gayathri
33 Germana
34 Guinevere
35 Grozdana
36 Georgina
37 Ghjulia
38 Giulia
39 Guiomar
40 Gwenllian
41 Gabriela
42 Gerdina
43 Gayle
44 Gwenevere
45 Glenda
46 Gulla
47 Gittel
48 Grusha
49 Gurutze
50 Geltrude
51 Gulnora
52 Genovefa
53 Gayla
54 Gloria
55 Gunilla
56 Gertrudis
57 Gobinet
58 Galina
59 Garden
60 Glukel
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