Names related to Julius: Jules, Julian, Julio
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Julius

Pronunciation: JOO-lee-əs (key)

Origin of the name Julius:

A borrowing from the Latin, Julius originated as an old Roman family name thought to be derived from Iulus (the first down on the chin, downy-bearded). As a person just beginning to develop facial hair is young, “youth” became an accepted meaning of the name.

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Julius Axelrod, American biochemist and winner of the Nobel Prize for his work into neurotransmitters
Julius Caesar, the most famous ruler of the Roman empire. His life has been dramatized in several works, most notably by William Shakespeare.
Julius "Dr. J" Erving, American basketball star and sports legend
Julius "Groucho" Marx, American comedian
Julius Schwartz, editor of DC comics

Also the brand name of Orange Julius, a popular fruit drink

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Julius the "Baby of the World", in Kevin Henkes' eponymous children's book about sibling rivalry.

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