Meaning & Story
A variant of Juliana, from the Latin 'Julianus' meaning 'of Julius' or 'youthful' — alternatively from the Old English 'Gylian,' an early English feminine name.
Gillian is a name with quiet, lasting appeal — it has the refined understatement of a name that has been in use for centuries without ever becoming fashionable in a way that makes it feel dated. It suits a female pet who is warm, reliable, and unexpectedly funny, the kind of dog who delivers a well-timed look that makes her owner laugh out loud. There's real substance to Gillian, a dependability beneath the elegance that makes her thoroughly trustworthy.