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Juliette

Youthful, downy-bearded · pronounced joo-lee-ET

Meaning

Juliette is a french name meaning “Youthful, downy-bearded”.

History

The French diminutive of Julie, from the Roman family name Julius. Shakespeare's heroine fixed the name in the popular imagination, while the French spelling keeps it elegant rather than theatrical.

Popularity

Ranked #178 in 2026 · up 462 places since 1996

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