Julie - Names
Meaning of the name Julie
Gender:
Female
Meaning:
Youthful (from Latin: iuvenes), downy-haired (from Greek: ioulos)
History & etymology:
The name Julie (in this particular spelling) was introduced to English-speaking countries in the 20th century as a French form of Julia. However, the name had been present in English language long before that. The earliest written record of the name Juliet can be found in William Shakespeare’s famous play ‘Romeo and Juliet’(1596).
There are several possible origins of the name Julia; still, all of them lead back to ancient Rome. According to one version, it stems from Roman proper name Iulius (from Greek ioulos: ’downy-bearded’). It could have also been derived from the name of Jupiter, Roman god. Last but not least, the name Julia could originate from Latin word iuvenes - youthful.
The most popular patron of the name is a martyr, St. Julia of Corsica. She was a religious, humble noble-born woman. When she was young, her city was invaded by pagans and Julia was taken into slavery. She accepted her fate as the Bible dictated and served her master well and devotedly.
Once, the master took her to a pagan festival. Julia refused to join in to the celebrations and started to pray to God. This way she revealed herself as a Christian. Her act offended the local governor, who, despite her master’s pleas, decided to execute her. Julia’s life could only be spared is she rejected God, yet she refused to do that. Consequently, the governor had her hair torn off her head, her breasts cut off and finally had her crucified.
In Catholicism, St. Julia is commemorated on 24th May.
Alternative spellings & nicknames:
Giula, Giulia, Giulietta, Giuliana, Julia, Juliet, Jolet, Julete, Jewlya, Juette, Julianna, Julianah, Julijana, Julijanah, Juliann, Julienn, Juliannah, Jewelett, Juleata
Nickname: Jules
Similar names in other languages & name days:
Austria
22nd May: Julia
Czech Republic
10th December: Julie
Estonia
8th April: Julia
Finland
12th April: Julia
France
8th April: Julie
30th July: Juliette
Germany
28th December, 22nd May, 21st July: Julia
Greece
18th May, 21st December: Julia
Hungary
22nd May: Júlia
Italy
17th January: Jole
Lithuania
18th January: Jogaile
1st June: Jogaila
Poland
16th April, 22nd May, 27th July, 30th July, 10th December: Julia
16th June, 30th July: Julita
Russia
31st May, 16th June: Julia, Yuliya
Slovak Republic
22nd May: Júlia
Spain
21st July: Julia
Sweden
16th February: Julia
Ukraine
4th March: Julianna
USA
11th April: Julia, Julie, Juliet,Juliette,Julianna
Bulgaria: Julia
Lithuania: Julija
Norway: Julia, Julie
Portugal: Julia
Famous people named Julie:
Julie Andrews (1935-) - British actress
Julie Bowen(1970-) - American actress
Julie Benz(1972-) - American actress
Julie Christie (1941-) - British actress
Julie Chu (1982-) - American Olympic ice hockey player
Julie Henderson(1986-) - American model
Julie Johnston (1992-) - American soccer defender
Julia Louis-Dreyfus (1961-) - American actress, comedian and producer
Julie Ordon (1984-) - Swiss model and actress
Julia Roberts (1967-) - American actress and producer
Fun facts:
Popularity:
USA: 453rd (2015)
UK: 97th (2015)
Canada: 34th (2014)
Norway: 20th (2015)
France: 44th (2010)
Lucky colors: golden, orange
Lucky stone: Golden Topaz
Ruling planet: the Sun
Characteristics: sensitive, moody, imaginative, compassionate, passive, sensual
Jualian, Julien or Julius are masculine forms of Julia/Julie