Julie
[ˈdʒuːli]Meaning
French, Danish, Norwegian and Czech form of Julia, from Latin Iūlia.
Background Story
Julie is the French, Danish, Norwegian and Czech form of Julia, from Latin Iūlia, the feminine form of the Roman family name Iūlius, whose ultimate origin is uncertain. It has spread to many other regions as well, and has been common in the English-speaking world since the early 20th century; in Norwegian Bokmål it is first attested in the 18th century. Recorded diminutives include Juliette, Jools and Juliet.
Variations
Julia, Jules, Juliet
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