Juliet Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Juliet Name at a Glance

Name	Juliet
Meaning	'Measure for Measure' Beloved of Claudio. 'The Tragedy of Romeo And Juliet' Daughter to Capulet, who falls in love with Romeo, son to Montague.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Juliet Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Juliet means “'Measure for Measure' Beloved of Claudio. 'The Tragedy of Romeo And Juliet' Daughter to Capulet, who falls in love with Romeo, son to Montague”. 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.

Juliet Name Origin

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

Is Juliet a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Juliet

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