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Juliette
Meaning: from Julia (Roman family name Julius) · Origin: French (from Latin) · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
A French diminutive of Julie (Julia), from the Roman family name Julius. Its English form Juliet is the heroine of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet (1596).
Famous people named Juliette
- Juliette Binoche (actor)
- Juliette Gordon Low (Girl Scouts founder)
Nicknames
Jules, Etta
Variants & related names
Juliet, Julieta, Giulietta
Juliette name art
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FAQ
What does the name Juliette mean?
Juliette means “from Julia (Roman family name Julius)”. It comes from French (from Latin).
Is Juliette a popular name?
Yes — Juliette has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Juliette?
Jules, Etta.
What are other forms of Juliette?
Juliet, Julieta, Giulietta.
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Charlotte · Isabelle · Esme · Eloise · Allison · Elise
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.