Julian

I have to say I’ve never seen this on a girl, but I could see this as having the makings for a good unisex name like Jordan. Either way, I love how charming and poetic this name sounds! It feels like the name of a creative, a poet, or a leader, thoughtful and ponderous.

I am really surprised by these comments… I think Julian is a stunningly beautiful name for either gender. It is strong, elegant, and it ages flawlessly. I also love “Jules” as a nickname. For anyone on this site whose name is Julian, I want to apologize to you on behalf of some of these comments, because they are truly classless and absurd. Julian is a gorgeous name.

I think it’s feminine … a friend wanted to name her kid Julian… I told her she would have to teach him how to fight at a young age.

This is the kind of default boy name when people can't think of anything better. It's fine though a simple safe name to have.

Very unmasculine name… Sounds like a wimp… Teach a boy with this name to fight.

This is my baby brother's name, It suits him, he is really cute and sweet. I don't think it sounds very unattractive, but that's just me
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This name sounds like a cat’s name.

The name is cringy.

I like Julian. It's handsome in a pale, proud, patrician way.

I think this is the best name that was ever created in the history of names.

Completely unattractive.

Very unattractive name.

Unattractive on a girl, great on a boy.

Julian does not sound like a boy's name at all & I must admit I have met 3 Julian’s- they’ve all been mummy’s boys, wet blankets holding on to mummy’s skirt.
Definitely not masculine, don’t like it 👎🏽.

This name is wonderful, I don't care that it's common. Julian. It's lovely to say and the sound current it makes when said is very soothing and musical in a handsome and masculine way.

I am a fan of this name. It sounds handsome and it ages well. Not overly feminine. And for me, it would be a way to name my child after me, Juliet, without going with overly common Julia or Julianna; Julian, for a boy, is a nice name.

It's okay for a boy because it's such a nice, cool, handsome name. I dislike it for girl because it's not girly in my opinion.

Too feminine. It’s kind of long...what would the nickname be? Jul or Juli?

Really nice name.

I think this name is very handsome. I just don't understand why some people say it's "feminine". Julian has never been a feminine name, Juliana would be a better choice for a girl.

Although the connotation is tainted slightly from Julian from Wonder (he did redeem himself though), I really like this name. Jules is a cute nickname.

Awesome name for a boy!

This name is too attractive, I think this is because I've never met a lot of Julians in my life. The way it's spelt is super catchy too. This name just brings the best out of me and I love it so much, even though I was never really into French names but this one hits different. I lack a lot of care if it's an old name because its just super beautiful, every time I hear this name it just brings memories back from 5th grade, I mean, a Latin Greek name meaning young and youthful? You're not my friend if you don't like this name lol, I won't believe a person who ever said "I hate the name Julian". Duhh, it's too beautiful to hate. To all the Julians out there, you are all very young and youthful and can do whatever you want in life my loves, don't let anyone hold you back because we all love you, you are very strong, instead of looking at the negative, start looking at the positive, and show love. Don't change yourself to impress anyone, and DON'T stop loving yourself. This advice goes to everyone else too.

A very nice name for a boy.

Old names are better than new names. :)

I like it! This is a last name too.

Anything old I adore. I'm sick of the people who hate the old names. They can just stop ridiculing names of style and can get a life.

Julian doesn't sound feminine to me at all. It gives off more of an androgynous vibe in my opinion and I think it would be cool on both boys and girls. I associate it with intelligence and creativity. It also sounds youthful and sophisticated at the same time, and definitely attractive.

I don’t think Julian sounds feminine. Julia or Juliana are the feminine versions of this name. I think Julian sounds masculine and is a far better choice than Julius.

I used to think this was a girl's name like Julianne, but I now think this is a full on boy's name. Julianne or Julia for a girl, Julian for a boy. However, this isn't my favorite boy's name.

I don’t like the name in Spanish (Hulian), it doesn’t sound attractive. I prefer Julian not (Hulian)

Strong and timeless. It fits a boy of any age. I think it's silly how some people are being frantic about Julian being "slightly girly" for a boy. But masculine names on girls are fine, right?

Julian is my name but I'm French so the pronunciation is a little bit different (it's the French "an" haha), then it doesn't sound feminine at all... but it loses the specificity that makes it interesting to me. I still think it's a great name because it's not weird nor too popular but I definitely prefer the English pronunciation. The German one is nice too!

Since my parents gave me the name in the early sixties in the USA, The girls loved it and the boys mocked it (which made me tougher). My parents were European and at the time it was very unusual to have the name Julian (In sports guys called me Jules). Middle name was Emil - lol, not a popular name either. Today the name is very accepted... many youngsters running around with the name... Julian Lennon was also on the pop charts in the 80's - so that helped.

Julian is one of my favorite guys names ever. It's just so awesome - unique, but not too unique, common, but not too common... it's just a perfect balance of so many factors. The complexity is simple, if that makes any sense. I would 100% name a child Julian. Plus, the nicknames Jules and Julsie are adorable.

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If you like it, but it isn't an option for whatever reason, consider Adrian. I have pretty much the same position on it. The two names are just perfect. Too bad they rhyme, or I could use them for my characters!

Simply all of the above.

Julian may sound more feminine than masculine, but in my book it’s a feminine name that I desire for a boy. I think Julia and Juliana would make pretty alternatives for girls. However, I think Julian is a unisex name, Julia is a girl’s name, and Julius is a boy’s name.

This name is as masculine as Victor and Emil.

This is an awesome name for a male. It also ages very well.

Julian does kind of sound feminine, but I definitely prefer it for a boy.

Julian sounds like a very handsome name for a boy.

Very feminine name for a boy.

Julian is the name of one of the best people I will ever know, and I believe he said he was named after a god of wisdom. To me, Julian is a strong yet gentle masculine name that adds personality to a person. I don't see it as a feminine name at all, however I don't mind a girl with this or a similar name.

I admit it does sound a bit feminine, but not as much as Jillian or Juliana. It's not a bad name for a guy, though; it's very soft and sweet, moreso than a lot of other male names, but still strong.

A beautiful, masculine, handsome, classy, blessed name. I love the name Julian! It's perfect for a boy! :D.

I am a woman named Julian. My mom loved the name and all my life I have never met or heard of another girl named Julian. It is a beautiful name and I like the uniqueness of being a girl with a male name.

I originally detested this name, but now I have grown to love it! It's sophisticated and classical.

How could this name be feminine-sounding? It's perfectly masculine! The feminine form is Julia.

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This is a great name that I might use as the name of a character.

I hate this name. 2/10.

Julian is a poetic and sweet name to me. It has a sensitive side to it that I deeply admire. It's one of my favorite names and I think it's so sweet and loving to me. I also think Jules is a great nickname to have for Julian.

Used to dislike this name but it grew on me! I know a few Julian's, age range newborn to 30 years old. I think it is a nice name that should age pretty well!

I agree with many users here that Julian is quite feminine sounding. Julian is only one salable away from "Jillian", which normally would be enough, but you also have Julia and Juliana which don't help. Just go with Julius, it's 100% masculine sounding and criminally underused.

I have never liked the name Julia/Julie/Juliana... But I LOVE Julian. And I do not think it sounds feminine in the least bit! It is a strong, masculine name and I would love it for a future son of mine.

I know an adorable little boy named Julian, and I'd never really given the name much thought until I met him. It's not my favorite name ever, but I like it. It's a lot better than the stuff other kids his age have to put up with, like all that Caiden/Aidan/Brayden/Jayden garbage.

My mother's name is Gillian, and I would use Julian for a son someday as it is the male equivalent, which I think is pretty cool. Julian is more popular in the UK than in the US for boys. Since I am originally from the UK, I like that it carries some of my heritage. At first glance, Julian might sound girly, but it is really a cool name for a boy. Think about it... John Lennon named his son this.

I think it is strange and terribly unsophisticated of some people to think this is a feminine sounding name... Gabriel and Gabrielle. Gabriel is a masculine name. Julian and Juliana. Julian is masculine version. I think part of the issue is that these are not American or Anglo names in origin... they originate in countries that have feminine and masculine versions of the same name. I think Julian is a great name: makes me think of someone who is handsome, manly, yet refined, able to use his charm for personal gain. Every time you say the name Julian you have to purse your lips out in a gentle kiss. I think it is a heart throb name. A guy named Julian WILL be popular with the girls.

I really like this name, but it concerns me that it sounds so much like Julie Ann. I would never use it for fear that my son would be teased.

Very effeminate sounding name. Do you want your son to grow up to be the head of the GLAAD alliance at college? Not to mention its most famous namesake was Julian the Apostate, the most infamous backslider in history.

Your comment is extremely bigoted and ignorant. A comment on a name should not have to delve into your personal views on anything aside from the name.

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That aside, I think Julian is a great name for a boy, and to me, sounds strong and intelligent. It has great background and isn't overly common. I also love the connection to Julian Casablancas.

I have a cat named Julian but we spell it Jewelean. I never used to like this name because it made me think of a character from a kids show that I didn't like but now I love it. The name Jewelean/Julian seems like the name of a handsome, intelligent and masculine guy.

It's a very nice name, but a bit too stuffy for me to use.

I love this name, I'm using it for a character in my novel and he is witty, intelligent, and chivalrous.

Strangely, when I was little, I viewed the name 'Julian' as feminine, but now it seems perfectly masculine to me. I like the name a lot now, because it has a nice ring to it.

You people make me mad, my name is Julian and I'm a guy. Why do you think it's a girl's name!

I love the name Julian. It has started to grow on me recently. I like it because I could see a wide range of people being named Julian.

I would love to use this on a girl but I fear the general consensus would be negative despite having been used on females relatively commonly during the middle ages. Anyone wishing to contest that should think about Gillian, Julian's strictly feminine mutation.

This is a nice name, but seeing as Americans suffer from a condition that is characterized by anxious masculinity in males and sexism and homophobia in both sexes, I have a feeling this name night be considered ''too feminine'' by many people, especially since some people actually think names like Hunter and Tanner are good for females, and the boyish names Riley and Bailey are most often given to girls. This name also ends in a similar way as Lillian and Vivian, although many masculine names like Brendan, Tristan, and Aidan also end like that. Of course, many girls are named Tristan and Aidan, too! I personally think this is a good name for males and a rather bad one for females despite the likeness to Lillian and Vivian. On the other hand, the name sounds like Julia and Julianne and the likes, so I can sort of (but only sort of) see why people might find it slightly feminine. But hey, you can always call the guy Jules!

Julian is the perfect name in my opinion. It has a great nickname (Jules) but also sounds amazing but not too formal and stuffy on its own. Plus, there's the Strokes connection. :) I'm definitely naming my son this.

I just don't get the argument that a name sounds too feminine BECAUSE of its feminine versions. Julian does not sound feminine at all, not because of the existance of Julia/Juliet/Julie or any other reason.

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Julia sounds feminine. Julian does not.

Julian is a wonderful name. I love it. When I think of the name Julian I picture a handsome and attractive man. Or a very adorable little boy. This name is a perfect male name. I dislike how some people use this name on a girl. Stop that people. This is a boys name. Use Julia on a girl and leave Julian to the boys. That is just my opinion of it. But I think this is one of my favorite boy names.

I think this is a very cute name. I agree it is a little feminine sounding, but I think it's very intelligent sounding also.

I like this name a lot, but perhaps I wouldn't give it to my child. It sounds a bit too feminine for a boy because of Julia, Juliette etc.

This is a great name. I feel the same way about this name as I do about names like Laurence and Alexander. A name like Julian is strong and gentle at the same time, giving its bearer both strength and sensitivity. I know a nice person with this name and he certainly lives up to his name.

Juliana is a cool name but it carries bad memories of the guy I knew and liked.

I think this name is TOO POPULAR. All the polls have something to do with this darn name. It's just a name, nothing special. Jeez, what's the big deal?

Very nice; I adore this name. Currently my number 2 pick for a boy, Lucius being the first.

Adorable name.

I really like this name for a little boy. I think it's cute. But I can understand why some people would see it as a little feminine, however, it derived from Julius which is a Strong Leadership name. Which to me makes Julian a very masculine strong name. And adorable for a little boy.

I think it's a cool name, not girly like others. Jules is an awesome nickname.

I have come to really like the name Julian for a boy. Makes me think of a smart, handsome man with brown hair.

I like this name for a boy even if it is a bit feminime. I choose it instead of Julius.

Not a bad name but a tad too feminine sounding for a boy in my opinion.

Julian seems like a very strong name.