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June

Meaning: the month of June (from Juno) · Origin: Latin · Gender: usually a girl's name

Origin & history

From the month, named after Juno, the Roman queen of the gods. A vintage name back in fashion.

Famous people named June

June Carter Cash (singer)

Nicknames

Junie

Variants & related names

Juno, Junia

June name art

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FAQ

What does the name June mean?

June means “the month of June (from Juno)”. It comes from Latin.

Is June a popular name?

Yes — June 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 June?

Junie.

What are other forms of June?

Juno, Junia.

Similar names

Octavia · Sage · Valerie · Celeste · Felicity · Alba

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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.