Gillian
Meaning of Gillian
The name Gillian, pronounced as JIL-ee-ən (/ˈdʒɪliən/), is a classic and elegant choice for a baby girl. Originating from the Latin name Juliana, which means "youthful" or "downy," Gillian has been a popular name in English-speaking countries for decades. The name carries a timeless charm and sophistication, often associated with grace and intelligence. A notable variation of this name is Jillian. In the United States, the popularity of Gillian has seen fluctuations over the years, peaking in the mid-20th century and experiencing a resurgence in the early 2000s. Despite its variations in popularity ranking, Gillian remains an enduring favorite among parents who appreciate its historical roots and melodic sound.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as JIL-ee-ən (/ˈdʒɪliən/)
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Notable People Named Gillian
| Gillian Leigh Anderson is an American actress known for her roles in The X-Files, The Fall, Sex Education, and The Crown, and has won numerous awards including Primetime Emmy Awards and Golden Globe Awards. |
| Gillian Schieber Flynn is a renowned American author, screenwriter, and producer, famous for her critically acclaimed thriller and mystery novels, including Sharp Objects, Dark Places, and Gone Girl, the latter of which has sold over 15 million copies. |
| Gillian McCain is a Canadian poet, author, and photography collector, best known for co-writing Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk with Legs McNeil, and for her poetry books Tilt and Religion. |
| Gillian MacLaren Jacobs is an American actress and director known for her roles in Community, Love, Girls, and Invincible. |
| Gillian Elizabeth Bird is an Australian diplomat who currently serves as Australia's Ambassador to France and non-resident Ambassador to Algeria, Mauritania, and Monaco. |
| Gillian Clarke is a Welsh poet, playwright, and co-founder of Tŷ Newydd, a writers' centre in North Wales. |
| Gillian Lesley Gilbert is an English musician and singer, best known as the keyboardist and guitarist of the band New Order. |
| Gillian Elise Avery was a renowned British children's novelist and historian of childhood education and children's literature, best known for winning the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize in 1972 for her book "A Likely Lad," which was later adapted for television in 1990. |
| Gillian Amanda Whalley is a New Zealand Professor of Clinical Sonography at the University of Otago. |
| Gillian Rubinstein is an English-born children's author and playwright known for her award-winning debut novel "Space Demons" and over 30 other books. |
| Gillian Sze is a Canadian writer who has won a Quebec Writers' Federation Award and been a finalist seven times in four different categories. |
| Gillian Zucker is an American sports executive, currently serving as the president of business operations of the Los Angeles Clippers and previously as the president of the Auto Club Speedway. |
| Gillian K. Ferguson is a Scottish poet and journalist known for her works "Air for Sleeping Fish" and "Baby: Poems on Pregnancy, Birth and Babies," as well as her major poetry project exploring the human genome called "The Human Genome: Poems on the Book of Life." |
| Gillian Tans is a Dutch businesswoman who served as the CEO of Booking.com and later became the chairwoman, and also held the position of president at VanMoof. |
| Gillian Burke is a renowned natural history television presenter, producer, and voiceover artist, best recognized for her role in co-presenting the BBC nature series Springwatch and its spin-offs from 2017 onwards. |
