Comments for the name Julian

Julian Marsh is the main male character in the hit Broadway musical "42nd Street".

John Lennon's first-born son bears the name Julian and the song "Hey Jude" was written for him by Paul McCartney. The original lyrics read "Hey Jule" but were changed to make the song flow better.

'Julian' was the name of Nathaniel Hawthorne's middle child and only son, who later became a writer himself, although he experienced considerably less success.

Julian Barnes is a contemporary British writer.

Julian Casablancas is the singer of the band The Strokes, he is known for his tousled hair, raspy voice and smoking habit.

Julian Sark! Need to say more? Yes? Alias!

Julian seems like a very strong name.

Julian Bashir was the doctor on Star Trek: DS9. Ever since that show, I've associated the name with someone who is intelligent, charming, and brave.

Julian of Norwich was a 14th century mystic. She originated the famous Catholic theological statement "All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well."

Julian Kal is the name of Jerry and Jessica Seinfeld's son.

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

Julian Delphiki is a character from the Ender series of books by Orson Scott Card.

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

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

Listen to the German pronunciation of Julian here:
http://www.nordicnames.de/Aussprache.html.

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

A character in the Famous Five series by Enid Blyton was named Julian.

Julian Barratt plays Howard Moon in the comedy series The Mighty Boosh.

Adorable name.

I think this was the name of the little boy in the movie Big Daddy with Adam Sandler. I like this 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.

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

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?

Julian Sands is a well-known English actor, best known for roles in movies like Warlock and A Room With a View, in which he played George Emerson.

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

The lead singer of The Strokes name is Julian Casablancas.

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.

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.

My surname is Julyan from the name Julian. I like it as a surname (strange because my birth month is July and my middle name is Ann). It is quite a common name in Cornwall UK (Julyan). Not keen though on Julian as a Christian name.

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.

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.

Julian Emerson Dilley is the second oldest of the Dilley septuplets, born on May 25, 1993 to her mother and father Becki and Keith Dilley.

Actually, Julian Emerson Dilley is a GUY, not a girl. Julian is a masculine name.

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.

Julia sounds feminine. Julian does not.

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.

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 means youthful downy bearded man.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Gore Vidal, the great American writer, wrote a historical novel called "Julian" about the life of the Roman Emperor who though born a Christian renounced that religion and tried to return to the ancient Greek and Roman gods. He was sickened by all the religious strife and bigotry that was introduced by Christianity and its superstitions. If he had not been killed fighting the Persians we might have avoided the Dark Ages.

Julian is the name of a noble and interesting character in the novel 'The Witching Hour' by Anne Rice. Julian Cope is a British singer/musician who writes great songs.

Julian Cope (b. 1957 in Wales, but raised in Liverpool) is a post-punk musician (specifically a singer), famous for his New Wave band The Teardrop Explodes as well as his solo career.

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

Julian MacMahon plays Cole Turner/Belthazor in the TV series Charmed.

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.

Julian Assange is the founder and leader of Wikileaks, a website that publishes confidential government documents online for public viewing.

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.

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 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.

Julian Keller is a young mutant from the Marvel Comics series, "New X-Men: Academy X" and served chiefly as a prominent antagonist until the book's cancellation. He was capable of telekinesis. He is perhaps most famous for the amputation of his hands in 2010.

Julian Bell (1952- ) is a painter and writer on art.

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.

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.

Julian Hawthorne (born 1846 in Boston, Massachusetts) was an American writer and journalist. He was the son of painter Sophia Peabody and novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne.

Julian Francis Edelman (born 1986) is an American football player.

Julian (born 1995) is the son of actor Robert De Niro. He has a twinbrother named Aaron.

Although Juliaan is the authentic, native Dutch form (originally, Latin names ending in -ianus always became -iaan in Dutch), it is not used as often in The Netherlands as Julian. Juliaan is rare nowadays, whereas Julian is quite popular and has been steadily gaining in popularity since the early '90s. In fact, in 2011 the name Julian was at its most popular ever: that year, 601 newborn boys were given this name.

As such, 'Dutch' should also be listed in the 'Usage' section for this name. :)

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.

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.