Julian
[ˈdʒuːliən]Meaning
from the Roman name Iulianus, derived from the family name Julius
Background Story
Julian comes from the Roman name Iulianus, which was derived from the family name Julius. It was borne by the 4th-century emperor Julian the Apostate and by several early saints, including the legendary Saint Julian the Hospitaller. The name has been used in England since the Middle Ages, when it was also a feminine name, from Juliana, which eventually became Gillian.
Variations
Julius, Juliette
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