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My name has been so mispronounced since it is spelled differently. It is pronounced like Jolene, but with a Jill not a Joe (or Jillene).

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I like the name, but I hate having to explain it's pronounciation.

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Meanings and history of the name Jillyn: | Edit

My mom named me after her best friend Jillene, who has Polish roots. I'm not sure how or why she chose to spell it JILLYN!

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Jillyn in song, story & screen: | Edit

There are JOLENE titled songs by Dolly Parton (country) & Cake (alternative) that I know of...