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Female

Julia

Name Meaning:

Feminine form of the Roman family name Julius, possibly derived from Greek 'ioulos' meaning "downy-bearded" (implying youth) or related to the Roman god Jupiter.

Noteable Namesakes

Julia Roberts (Actress); Julia Child (Chef); Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Actress); Julia Stiles (Actress); Julia Ward Howe (Writer)

Origin

Latin

Popularity

US: #109, UK: #117

Variations/Nicknames

Julie; Jules; Juliet; Lia; Jill (related)

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