Juliet
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Juliet
Juliet is the feminine diminutive form of Julia, derived from the Latin name Iulius, which comes from the Roman family name Iulii and means "youthful" or "downy-bearded." The name is primarily used in English-speaking, Romance language, and Christian cultures, gaining particular prominence through Shakespeare's tragic heroine in "Romeo and Juliet" (1595).
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Etymology
Juliet is the feminine diminutive form of Julia, derived from the Latin name Iulius, which comes from the Roman family name Iulii and means "youthful" or "downy-bearded." The name is primarily used in English-speaking, Romance language, and Christian cultures, gaining particular prominence through Shakespeare's tragic heroine in "Romeo and Juliet" (1595).
Juliet currently ranks #274 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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