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Jillian

JIL-ee-an2 syllables
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Of Latin origin, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy'. (English)

What does Jillian mean?

English: Of Latin origin, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy'.. Jillian is of Latin origin, derived from the name Julianus, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy'.

Is Jillian a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Jillian in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Jillian in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Jillian suit?

Classic
Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Introducing Jillian!

As Jillian checks in, the other dogs whisper, "With a name like that, she must have a schedule for everything! I’m half expecting her to lead us in puppy yoga!"

Like Jillian? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.