Gillyanne

Feminine variation of Julian

"youthful"

Gillyanne Origin and Meaning

The name Gillyanne is a girl's name.

Gillyanne is a charming feminine name combining elements of Gillian and Anne. The name has British Isles origins, with 'Gilly' potentially deriving from the Scottish nickname for Gillian (from Julian, meaning 'youthful'), while 'Anne' has Hebrew origins meaning 'grace.' This compound name carries a whimsical, storybook quality reminiscent of English countryside traditions. Gillyanne remains uncommon in usage statistics, giving it a distinctive character while still being intuitive to pronounce. The name offers multiple nickname possibilities including Gilly, Anne, or Annie. It might appeal to parents seeking a name with a traditional yet slightly fanciful feeling, evoking images of pastoral landscapes and literary heroines.