Names related to Julian: Jolyon, Jules, Julien, Julius, Julio
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Julian

Pronunciation: JOO-lee-in (key)

Origin of the name Julian:

From the Latin Julianus, which is a derivative of Julius, and old Roman family name thought to be derived from Iulus (the first down on the chin, downy-bearded). Because a person just beginning to develop facial hair is young, “youth” became an accepted meaning of the name.

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The name Julian is really popular in Austria- #10 boy name.

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Ian, Jude, Jules, Julie

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Julian Huxley, British biologist and a founding member of the World Wildlife Fund
Julian Lennon, British musician
Julian "Cannonball" Adderley, American jazz saxophonist
Julian McMahon, Australian actor, best known for his role on Nip/Tuck as Christian Troy

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The Beatles' song "Hey Jude" was supposedly written for John Lennon's son, Julian. It was originally written as "Hey Jules" but when it came time to record it, Paul McCartney decided that was too personal and changed the name to Jude.

Julian is the main character in a series of children's books by Ann Cameron (the first title of which is "Stories Julian Tells").

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