Julie Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Julie Name at a Glance

Name	Julie
Meaning	Downy. French form of Julia. Also can be a feminine form of Julian: Youthful. Jove's child. Famous Bearer: Actress Julie Andrews.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Julie Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Julie means “Downy. French form of Julia. Also can be a feminine form of Julian: Youthful. Jove's child. Famous Bearer: Actress Julie Andrews”. 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.

Julie Name Origin

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

Is Julie a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Julie

When considering Julie for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.