Jillian Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jillian Name at a Glance

Name	Jillian
Meaning	Child of the gods. A modern variant of Gillian, which is a feminine form of Julian, meaning Jove's child.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Jillian Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jillian means “Child of the gods. A modern variant of Gillian, which is a feminine form of Julian, meaning Jove's child”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Jillian Name Origin

Our database records Jillian under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Jillian a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Jillian is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Jillian

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