Juliette

Juliette is a French diminutive of the name Julia, which has its origin in the Latin name Julius. In German, it is translated as 'of the Julian family' or 'dedicated to Jupiter.'

What does the name Juliette mean?

Juliette is a French variation of Julia, which traces back to the Latin name Julius. The English translation is 'of the Julian family' or 'dedicated to Jupiter.' The name has its origin in Latin, derived from Iūlius, which means 'a Roman family name,' or from Iovilius, which means 'dedicated to Jupiter.' Another possible origin is the ancient Greek word Íoulos (ἴουλος), which means 'hairy,' 'bearded,' or 'downy,' leading to the interpretation 'the Bearded One' or 'the Downy One.' In the 1960s, the name made its way from French into German naming. The spelling Juliëtte is considered a Dutch variant. The Iulier or Juliers belonged to a powerful patrician family in ancient Rome. According to legend, their ancestor Iulus is a son of Aeneas, who is regarded as the ancestor of the Romans. The name's popularity was also boosted by the veneration of Gaius Julius Caesar. Common variations include Julischka, Julienka, Julinka, Julika, Juliska, Julitta, Julieta, Julietta, Juliet, Juliett, and Jülyet. Among the prominent bearers of the name are actress Juliette Binoche and chanson singer Juliette Gréco.

Where does the name Juliette come from?

The first name Juliette has Latin roots and means 'of the Julian family.' The Latin components are Iūlius, which means 'a Roman family name,' and Iovilius, which means 'dedicated to Jupiter.' Another origin lies in the ancient Greek Íoulos (ἴουλος), which means 'hairy,' 'bearded,' or 'downy.' The languages in which the name appears are English and French.

How do you pronounce Juliette?

The name Juliette is usually pronounced in German as 'Ju-li-et-te' [ʒyliˈɛtə] or Germanized as [juːliˈɛtə]. It unfolds softly in three to four syllables and begins with a rounded vowel, giving it a fine timbre. The open E in the stressed syllable brings brightness to the sound, while the double T adds a slight density. Juliette radiates elegance and romance and sounds feminine, sonorous, and present.

When is the name day of Juliette?

The name days for Juliette are April 8, April 12, April 19, May 22, May 29, July 15, and September 28.

Popularity

Juliette enjoys great popularity in Germany. The name currently ranks 1,630th on the list of the most common female first names. Its highest ranking was in 2005 at position 176. In the last ten years, Juliette has been chosen as a first name about 330 times, placing it 1,155th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,018th. Worldwide, Juliette is also widespread, as shown by its rankings in various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Jette / Ju / Judi / Juju / Jule / Jules / Juli / Julia / Julie / Julla / Julle / Jullie / Jully / July

Similar first names

Famous people

• Juliette Adam (1836–1936), French writer and women's rights activist
• Juliette Arnaud (actress from France)
• Juliette Ashby (British singer)
• Juliette Atkinson (American tennis player)
• Juliette Augusta Magill Kinzie (American writer)
• Juliette Augustina Sysak Cavazzi (singer from Canada)
• Juliette Binoche (French actress)
• Juliette Caton (actress)
• Juliette de la Geniere (archaeologist from France)
• Juliette de la Genière (* 1927), French classical archaeologist
• Juliette Drouet (French actress)
• Juliette Francois (Luxembourgish actress)
• Juliette Goglia (actress from America)
• Juliette Greco (singer and actress)
• Juliette Gruber (American actress)
• Juliette Haigh (rower from New Zealand)
• Juliette Kaplan (English actress)
• Juliette Lewis (actress and singer)
• Juliette Longuet (French designer)
• Juliette Marischka (radio presenter (Antenne Bayern)