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Juliette

OriginFrench diminutive of Julia, Latin
Meaning"youthful or sky father"

About Juliette

Juliette, pronounced with the emphasis on the last syllable, adds a little something extra to Juliet. In the past years it has been rising up the chart.

Juliet originated in the Middle Ages as a diminutive form of Julian, then a predominantly female name. It ultimately derives from Julius, a Roman family name. Its origin is shrouded in history, but possible roots include Latin iuvenis, meaning "youthful"; Greek ioulos, meaning "downy-bearded"; or Jovis, a form of Jupiter, which means "sky father".

Pronounced joo-lee-ET.

As of October 2026, Juliette ranked #110 in US births in 2025 SSA, Nameberry popularity #193.

Editor: Pamela Redmond

Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.

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Juliette in pop culture

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