June
Meaning of June
The name June is a charming and timeless choice for a baby girl, derived from the Latin name "Junius," which means "young." It is closely associated with the month of June, named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth, making it an auspicious name symbolizing youth and new beginnings. Pronounced as "joon" (/dʒuˈnu/), this name exudes warmth and simplicity. Over the years, June has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking significantly in the early to mid-20th century. It experienced a resurgence in recent years, ranking 171st in 2023. A delightful variation of this name is Junie, which adds a playful twist to its classic appeal. With its rich history and positive connotations, June remains a beloved choice for parents seeking a name that embodies grace and vitality.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as joon (/dʒuˈnu/)
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Notable People Named June
| June Havoc was a multi-talented American actress, dancer, stage director, and memoirist. |
| June Allyson was a renowned American actress known for her work in stage, film, and television. |
| June Millicent Jordan was an American poet, essayist, teacher, and activist known for her exploration of gender, race, immigration, and representation in her writing. |
| Valerie June Carter Cash, also known as June Carter, was a Grammy award-winning American singer, songwriter, and member of the Carter Family, known for her musical talent and marriage to singer Johnny Cash. |
| June Tarpé Mills - Tarpé Mills, the pseudonym of June Mills, was a pioneering female comic book creator known for her action comic strip, Miss Fury, which featured the first female action hero created by a woman. |
| June and Jennifer Gibbons were identical twins from Wales, known as "The Silent Twins" for communicating only with each other, and were admitted to Broadmoor Hospital for 11 years. |
| June Kenney - June Claire Sebastian was an American actress recognized for her performances in B movies during the late 1950s. |
| June Christy was an American singer renowned for her work in the cool jazz genre and her velvety vocals, achieving success with The Stan Kenton Orchestra and later as a solo artist, best known for her debut album Something Cool. |
| June Antoinette Pointer was an American singer and the youngest of the founding members of the vocal group the Pointer Sisters. |
| June Marlowe was a prominent American film actress known for her role as "Miss Crabtree" in the Our Gang shorts during the silent film era. |
| June Macasaet, also known as June Niño Mendoza Macasaet, is a Filipino model, actor, and the first Filipino to win the Manhunt International title in 2012, with the longest reign in the competition's history. |
| June, also known as Hyun Jun, is a Korean R&B singer who has made significant contributions to Japanese music through his work on popular anime soundtracks. |
| June Lockhart is an American retired actress known for her roles in classic films and television series such as Lassie and Lost in Space, and is a two-time Emmy Award nominee and a Tony Award winner. |
