Gillian

englishGirl★★★☆☆ Moderate

Origin and Meaning

The name Gillian is a girl's name of english origin meaning “youthful”.

Gillian is an elegant English name meaning 'youthful'. It offers a timeless appeal, slightly vintage yet very approachable. Often considered a more classic counterpart to the name Jillian, Gillian was once quite popular in the UK and Commonwealth countries. It's a name that's both graceful and strong, with a few notable bearers such as actress Gillian Anderson, known for her role in 'The X-Files'. Nicknames like Gill or Gilly add a friendly touch to this otherwise regal-sounding name.

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Originenglish
GenderGirl
Meaningyouthful
Popularity★★★☆☆ (5/10)
Syllables3
Starts withG
Stylesclassic

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