Jill

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Though it sounds plain at first, I honestly feel like it grows on you. It's not complicated, in its own way it has a nice ring to it, and it isn't overly used. The name Jillian/Gillian would give the named person more options when they're older if they don't like "Jill", which I think whoever is naming the child should consider. Overall this is a nice name, I don't quite understand why everyone is hating on it...

Of course I'm slightly biased, but I *love* this name! Can be used on its own, or as a nickname for Jillian/Gillian, or even for other similar related names. Jill is classic, sweet, and increasingly underused, so if you use this name, don't expect for there to be many (if any) other Jill's in your child's classroom. It's a beautiful choice though. Overall, I highly recommend this name, but if you want something longer, go with Jillian. :)

Yeah I don’t like this name. As the other commenters said, it’s quite boring and dated. It’s not the worst name ever though. I just prefer much different names than this.

Jill is spirited and bold.
Jill isn't frilly and Barbie pink.
Jill is straightforward, straight-to-the-point, straight talking and baggage free.
Jill is wholesome, sweet like molasses, invigorating like crashing waves.

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It's the beauty of simplicity
That brings me down to my knees. That's Jill.

So ugly. Should be the ‘Karen’ name.

It’s fine, but it is a nickname. The full name, Gillian, is really nice, and gives a grownup Jill so many options. A girl’s name really should be versatile enough to encompass the diverse ambitions and desires of womanhood.

Sounds immature to my taste. I can't picture anyone over 10 years.

Plain, dated, and boring!

I decided to name my "future daughter" Jill when I was about 12 years old and read it in a book. Years later, when I actually had a daughter, she was born prematurely and weighed only a little over 2 pounds. The name I had loved since my younger days suited her tiny self. She's grown now and is still petite. The name still suits her. I think it's a classic and beautiful name. She loves it too.

It’s awful, Jill and Janet and those type of names are ugly.

Actually really good name. Jill sounds strong. Maybe not the sweetest sound, however, it has sound, unlike many names that really have no sound or something. I like this name. Feminine and has quality.

Not a fan of the name Jill at all. Personally, I feel it is plain and very dated.

Whatever you say about this name, ‘Boring, Overused, Plain’ there are some special things about this name you can’t say anything about. I think the shorter the name is, the better. 3 - 4 letter names are definitely the best!

I’m a Jill. This is actually a gem of a name. A classic one-syllable name that is not overused, and still sounds fresh. Kind of a unicorn. I find it very odd a lot of the comments that say this name is boring or plain or not unique. I don’t know what country they are from, but in the US, I actually rarely meet a Jill. It’s a name everyone knows but is quite uncommon. There wasn’t one other Jill in my entire high school.

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When I was younger the only thing I didn’t like about my name is that it felt to me like a child’s name (it means “youthful”). Oddly enough, I am quite youthful in both personality and looks. Now I appreciate the name more. I like that other people like it a lot. People love to play with it and give me fun nicknames. And I also really like that I don’t come across many other people with my name.

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I’m currently pregnant with a girl and am trying to find a similar type of name that falls into that area between classic and unique. It’s really quite hard!

Not a good name.

Maybe a little plain but still pretty.

Outdated and very bland. Jillian is (slightly) better, but then a lot of people might still use the nickname Jill for it. Better to skip this name.

Plain.

Boring, yawn.

I know a lot of people think it's a boring name, but I actually love this name! I despise Jillian/Gillian though. I know one lady with this name.

My name is Jill, and I have always liked it. It is not overused, and I think it ages well. My mom always called me Jillie Bean, and my husband does too. I wouldn't change it!

I like the name "Jill". While "Jillian" is a fine name as well ("Gillian" isn't too bad), I much prefer the shortened "Jill".

I love the name Jill as a nickname and think Juliana makes a great formal way to get to use Jill - I do like Gillian but Juliana seems fresher as well as less expected yet still appropriate (and it has the advantage of the same initial as Jill).

Outdated, but simple. It's a strong, female name. I like it and hope more baby girls get it, it's really a great name for a woman.

Sounds too plain for my taste. It didn't even make the top 1,000...

I have a cool aunt named Jill. Fun, short, sweet name!

When my cousin's friend said to my cousin (who is named Jill_ "Take a chill pill, Jill." It all came into focus. This is a terrible name for a girl.

The name Jill was given to 43 baby girls born in the US in 2012.

It's ok, but a bit boring. Also sounds old so I don't think it would suit a child.

I love this name so much! I knew it for a while in the back of my head, but then I got to know a wonderfully weird person with the name Jill. Though I don't know her very well and don't see her anymore; ever since I couldn't get the name out of my mind and am quite sure I'll call my first daughter this!

My name is Jill, growing up I didn't like my name thought it was too plain and simple. I always wanted some unique exotic name. But, as I have gotten older I am glad I don't have to give the spelling everytime I tell them my name and I also feel the name sounds youthful, so hopefully as I get even older people will see me as being younger. :-)

I don't mind Gillian at all, but I hate Jill. The name just doesn't sound very pleasant. In addition to that, I have grown to associate this name with both an infuriating anti-choice blogger named Jill Stanek and an annoying feminist blogger named Jill Filipovic. So, not only do I find the name ugly, it reminds me of at least two people I don't like.

This is my mum's name, she doesn`t mind it but hates it when people spell it Gill!

I like this name and have no clue why.

Jill is such a happy name - and all the Jills I have known have had equally sunny personalities (with the exception of my elementary school librarian). It's like a rule. If your name is Jill, you're going to be a sweet person. :)

I think it's cute and spunky.

I LOVE the name Jill. I had a teacher whose first name was Jill, and she was amazing. She was fun-loving, silly, smart, patient, kind, and totally awesome all around. I don't know if I'd name my daughter Jill, but it is definitely a pretty name and whenever I hear it I think of the teacher who influenced me in so many good ways!

My name is Jill, and I like it that I don't have to spell it often when I speak to people on the phone or meet new people. It's a fun name - Short and punchy. There are of course the endless jokes about Jack.

I know a very sweet girl named Jill, which is probably why I think of it as a sweet name. It's very similar to Jane, but it doesn't have the same dark quality, so I don't like it as much. Still, it is a very pretty name and I much prefer the shortened "Jill" to any version of "Jillian".

Jill is a very sweet name for a girl.

A ridiculously plain name, yet I still like it. Hmm?