Gillian

Female

Meaning

Youthful, child of the gods; the feminine form of Julian

Origin

Irish

Pronunciation

/dʒɪliən/

Traits associated with the name Gillian:

Dogs named Gillian tend to be loving, affectionate, and good-natured. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Gillian?

That you have a creative and unique sense of humor. It also suggests that you are a fan of the show "Gilligan's Island" or have a fondness for the name Gillian.

Is Gillian a good dog name?

Gillian has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Gillian isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

4,150
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1,638
New York City Dog Name Database
3,046
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Gillian is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Gillian was, in the past month, the 6639th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Gillian is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Gillian was viewed 34 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Gillian's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Gillian is most adored in Alabama, Arizona and Michigan.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in California, District of Columbia and Ohio.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Gillian.

Most popular breeds named Gillian:

  1. Cocker Spaniel
  2. Poodle
  3. Labrador Retriever

Gillian is found in these categories:

posh dog names
posh

Derived from a Latin term for youthful, it screams aristocratic elegance.

irish dog names
irish

Derived from Irish name Eilionoir, meaning bright, shining one.

Dog names like Gillian:

Luxury fashion brand.
Holy And Good
Diminutive Form Of Gabrielle
Farmer
Gia
God Is Gracious
Nickname
Gillian dog name meaning

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