Gillian

Gillian is a name that was in common usage in Great Britain until the 1970s, when it dropped out of the Top 100 and is yet to return. Until recently, it had not crossed the Atlantic in significant numbers, except in the short form Jill.

In medieval England, the name Gillian was so common that it was used as a generic name for a girl, just as Jack was for a boy, hence the nursery rhyme Jack and J(G)ill and the expression "every Jack has his Jill." The high profile of actress Gillian The X Files Anderson did a lot to publicize the name in the US -- where it is more often spelled the phonetic Jillian.

Two other noteworthy bearers are Australian film director Gillian Armstrong and Gone Girl author Gillian Flynn. Gillian Boardman is a key character in Robert Heinlein's Stranger in a Strange Land.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

youthful

Origin

Feminine variation of Julian

Numerology

G is for generous, your giving nature.

I is for impressive, your list of qualities.

L is for listen, one of your best traits.

L is for luxury, the luxury of your smile.

I is for ideas, that you bring to life.

A is for accepting, your forgiving nature.

N is for natural, the genuine side of you.

Lucky

Gillian lucky number is 1.

1 symbolizes a pioneering spirit, independent nature, and innate leadership capabilities. On a bad day, 1 can be a bit bossy or boastful, hiding any insecurities behind over-developed self-importance. 1 must remember that although it is first, it can very quickly become the loneliest number. Even the most autonomous 1s need the support of their friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Gillian

• Gillian Leigh Anderson American actress
• Gillian May Armstrong Australian film director
• Gillian Howard Welch American singer,songwriter (pronounced "GILL,ian" hard G)
• Gillian MacLaren Jacobs American actress (pronounced "GILL,ian" hard G)
• Gillian Blakeney Australian actress; twin sister Gayle Blakeney

Gillian in Pop Culture

• Prudence "Prue" Halliwell character on TV's Charmed
• Prudence character in the movie "Across the Universe," inspired by the Beatles' "Dear Prudence"
• Prudence Everett character on TV's "Nanny and the Professor"
• Prudence Alessandra "Rue" Maccon Akeldama character in Gail Carriger's Timeless and Custard Protocol series
• Prudence Melinda Halliwell Piper and Leo's daughter on TV's "Charmed"