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Meaning and origin
Julia is a Latin girl name. The meaning of the name is `Downy Haired`.


Where is it used?
The name Julia is mainly used in English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Ancient Roman and in the bible.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Julija (In Slovene)
Yuliya (In Russian and in Bulgarian)
Iulia (In Romanian)
Jilia (In Hungarian)
Julie (In French and in English)


If it's too long people might use
In Hungarian: Juli


For the opposite sex use:
In Ancient Roman and in English: Julius (M)


See also
In Spanish and in Portuguese: Julio
In Russian: Yulia
In Polish: Juliusz
In Italian: Giulia
In Italian: Giulio
In Hungarian: Gyula
In Hungarian: Juliska (F)
In French: Jules
In French: Juliette
In English: Jules (F)
In English: Juliet
In Other languages: Julitta (F)


Extra information:
Alternative meanings ( ) Also German, Hungarian, and Spanish

What Julia`s say about their name

1. The best thing about the name Julia:
   It makes me think of all things 'me': travel and books and calmness and I like the sound of it. It's quite classy and beautiful in an understated sort of way. People compliment my name from time to time.
   The worst thing about the name:
   Being called Julie - seriously, for most Julias this is an awful pet peeve.
   If my name wasn`t Julia....:
   It would be India or Eden.
   Extra information:
   My parents agreed on the name straight away - neither of them can even remember any other names they considered, and I'm glad :)
2. The best thing about the name Julia:
   It's not very common, so it's very unique
   The worst thing about the name:
   Being called Julie
   If my name wasn`t Julia....:
   It would be Avalon
   Extra information:
   I love the name, so I hate being called Julie.
3. The best thing about the name Julia:
   classy yet not common name
   The worst thing about the name:
   being called Julie
   If my name wasn`t Julia....:
   it would be Clara
   Extra information:
   being a Julia is obviously amazing :)
4. The best thing about the name Julia:
   It's a little girl's and a woman's name.
   The worst thing about the name:
   Being called Julie
   If my name wasn`t Julia....:
   It would be Mary Charles
   Extra information:
   Also means youthful, and Robert Herrick's favorite name.
5. The best thing about the name Julia:
   Latin
   The worst thing about the name:
   NOTHING
   If my name wasn`t Julia....:
   Faith
   Extra information:
   Julia wasn't always my name
6. The best thing about the name Julia:
   It is latin
   The worst thing about the name:
   People sometimes call you Julie
   If my name wasn`t Julia....:
   It would be Georgina
   Extra information:
   July was named after Julius ceaser, and I was born in July.
7. The best thing about the name Julia:
   It is versatile...board room, soccer field, little girl or woman it all works
   The worst thing about the name:
   being called Julie
   If my name wasn`t Julia....:
   I would like another timeless name
   Extra information:
   Can't really spell it wrong
8. The best thing about the name Julia:
   it is pretty , ellagant, classy, buitfull, simple
   The worst thing about the name:
   nothing
   If my name wasn`t Julia....:
   it would be bad
   Extra information:
   i really really really really like my name
9. The best thing about the name Julia:
   It's very sweet and
   The worst thing about the name:
   When people call you julie or jules
   If my name wasn`t Julia....:
   It would have been stephanie
   Extra information:
   It's a great name
10. The best thing about the name Julia:
    it's a good name - i think it sounds sweet.
    The worst thing about the name:
    being called julie or people asking if it starts with a 'g' (italians do)
    If my name wasn`t Julia....:
    it was going to be olivia
    Extra information:
    
11. The best thing about the name Julia:
    it is a romantic name, very classy.
    The worst thing about the name:
    When you are a kid sounds a bit grown up.
    If my name wasn`t Julia....:
    I just dont know!
    Extra information:
    I wanted my kid to be a Julian but my DH said no :(
12. The best thing about the name Julia:
    It's elegant and pretty
    The worst thing about the name:
    Being called JULIE!! Or people spelling it as Julie.
    If my name wasn`t Julia....:
    I would be someone else.
    Extra information:
    Don't know any other Julia's.
13. The best thing about the name Julia:
    It's a pretty name
    The worst thing about the name:
    So many people are called Julia!
    If my name wasn`t Julia....:
    yes, everything would be different
    Extra information:
    
14. The best thing about the name Julia:
    Its beautiful, simple, and elegant.
    The worst thing about the name:
    Being called Jules.
    If my name wasn`t Julia....:
    
    Extra information:
    It is becoming so popular that it could become a hassle.
15. The best thing about the name Julia:
    i love my name!!
    The worst thing about the name:
    people calling you julie
    If my name wasn`t Julia....:
    
    Extra information:
    

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Julia as abbreviation
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