Julian

Old calendar system

Julian is a male given name, from the Latin Julianus.

It has seen steady use across centuries and cultures, appearing in saints, emperors, and contemporary children alike.

The name suggests classical heritage without stuffiness: Julian was named after his grandfather.

emperor

Augustus

Rome's inaugural emperor

imperial · reign · empire · throne · sovereignty · edict · persecution · pagan · philosopher · nephew

calendar

Gregorian

Named for a pope

solstice · equinox · month · date · reckoning · astronomical · 365 · January · March · correction

Norwich

anchoress

Enclosed female contemplative

contemplative · cell · medieval · theologian · Mother · English · showings · hazelnut · prayer · devotion

name

masculine

Male in character

Spanish · German · French · namesake · saint · martyr · patron · baptismal · medieval · Christian

alps

Slovenia

Balkan republic, Alpine north

skiing · climbing · range · Adriatic · karst · valleys · alpine · hiking · scenic

Categories
Opposites
calendar system

JulianGregorian

Named for a pope

astronomical · lunar calendar · ISO · lunar · Hebrew calendar

personal name gender pairing

JulianJuliana

Female first name

Julia · Juliette · Juliet · Julie

historical religious calendar tradition

JulianGregorian

Named for a pope

Western · Roman Catholic · Protestant

Phrases
Family

Julia, Julius, Julie, Juliana, Julian calendar, Julianne

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G