Gillian is a feminine given name, the English form of Julian, traditionally more common in British English than American English.
It shares its origin with Jill, which began as a nickname for Gillian.
The name saw peak popularity in Britain during the mid-twentieth century.
Gillian Anderson starred in The X-Files.
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Gillian is a feminine given name, the English form of Julian, traditionally more common in British English than American English.
It shares its origin with Jill, which began as a nickname for Gillian.
The name saw peak popularity in Britain during the mid-twentieth century.
Gillian Anderson starred in The X-Files.
1. name — Jillian, Woman's first name; Anne (Female name, Hebrew origin); Emily (Latin-origin feminine name); Sophie (Feminine name, Greek origin); Charlotte · Emma · Olivia · Isabella · Amelia · Eleanor · Claire · Katherine · Margaret · Elizabeth
gender of given nameGillian ≠ Julian Relating to a famous Roman; William · Ian · Gilbert · George · Jack
Gillian Anderson; Gillian Flynn
Julia variations: Juliet, Julie, Jules, Juliette, Julianna
gill, gills, Jill, Julius, Julian, gillnet, Juliana
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