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Gillian

Meaning

Medieval English feminine form of JULIAN. This spelling has been in use since the 13th century, thou

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Based on famous people named Gillian and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Famous People Named Gillian

Gillian Spencer

Gillian Spencer (born December 18, 1939) is an American soap opera actress and writer.

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Gillian Clarke

Gillian Clarke (born 8 June 1937) is a Welsh poet and playwright, who also edits, broadcasts, lectures and translates from Welsh into English.

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Gillian Norris

Gillian Norris (born 29 December 1978) is an Irish dancer and model best known for her work in Lord of the Dance and Feet of Flames.

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Gillian Cross

Gillian Cross (born 1945) is a British author of children's books.

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Gillian McCutcheon

Gillian McCutcheon (born April 1939) is a British-based actress who has appeared in many programmes over the years.

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Gillian in Other Languages

Ancient RomanIulia
Ancient RomanJulia
BulgarianYuliya
CroatianJulija
DutchJulia
DutchJulie
DutchLia
EnglishJools
EnglishJules
EnglishJulia

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