Juliette is a female given name of French origin. It is the French form of the name Juliet, which is a diminutive of the name Julia. The name Julia is derived from the Roman family name Julius, which is believed to have been derived from the Greek name Ioulios, meaning "downy-bearded" or "soft-haired". The name Juliette has been used in France since the Middle Ages and has become a popular name in many French-speaking countries. It is also commonly used in English-speaking countries as a variant of the name Juliet.
Juliette rank report (US ranking for newborns 2021)
Nicknames for Juliette
| Jules | jools | A shortened version of the name Juliette |
| Julie | joo-lee | A common nickname for the name Juliette |
| Etta | et-uh | A cute and unique nickname for the name Juliette |
| Lettie | let-ee | A sweet and old-fashioned nickname for the name Juliette |
| Juju | joo-joo | A playful and fun nickname for the name Juliette |
| Jett | jet | A cool and edgy nickname for the name Juliette |
Famous people named Juliette
| Juliette Binoche | Actress | French actress known for her roles in films such as The English Patient, Chocolat, and Three Colors: Blue. |
| Juliette Gordon Low | Founder of Girl Scouts of the USA | American philanthropist who founded the Girl Scouts of the USA in 1912. |
| Juliette Lewis | Actress | American actress known for her roles in films such as Natural Born Killers, Cape Fear, and August: Osage County. |
| Juliette Gréco | Singer and actress | French singer and actress known for her interpretations of the songs of Jacques Brel and Serge Gainsbourg. |
| Juliette Récamier | Socialite and salonnière | French socialite and salonnière who was one of the most famous women in Europe during the early 19th century. |
| Juliette Adam | Writer and feminist | French writer and feminist who was a prominent figure in the Parisian literary and political scene during the late 19th century. |
| Juliette Drouet | Actress and mistress of Victor Hugo | French actress and the mistress of Victor Hugo for over 50 years. |
| Juliette Bergmann | Bodybuilder | Dutch bodybuilder who won the Ms. Olympia competition in 2001. |
| Juliette Benzoni | Author | French author known for her historical novels, particularly those set in the Middle Ages. |
| Juliette Mayniel | Actress | French actress known for her roles in films such as Eyes Without a Face and La Dolce Vita. |
Fictional character called Juliette from pop culture
| Juliette Barnes | Nashville | A country music singer and main character in the TV series "Nashville". |
| Juliette Silverton | Grimm | A character in the TV series "Grimm" who is a veterinarian and girlfriend of the main character. |
| Juliette Lewis | Actress | An American actress known for her roles in films like "Natural Born Killers" and "Cape Fear". |
| Juliette G. Navis | The 100 | A character in the TV series "The 100" who is a member of the Grounders tribe. |
| Juliette Ferrars | Shatter Me | A character in the book series "Shatter Me" who has the ability to kill people with her touch. |
| Juliette Hogan | Fashion Designer | A New Zealand fashion designer known for her women's clothing line. |
| Juliette Silverton | Grimm | A character in the TV series "Grimm" who is a veterinarian and girlfriend of the main character. |
| Juliette "Jules" Paxton | The O.C. | A character in the TV series "The O.C." who is a love interest of the main character. |
Frequently Asked Questions about Juliette
| What is the origin of the name Juliette? | The name Juliette is of French origin. |
| What does the name Juliette mean? | The name Juliette means 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'. |
| Is Juliette a popular name? | Yes, Juliette has been a popular name in France and other French-speaking countries for many years. It has also gained popularity in the United States in recent years. |
| What are some famous people named Juliette? | Juliette Binoche is a French actress, and Juliette Lewis is an American actress and singer. |
| What are some variations of the name Juliette? | Variations of the name Juliette include Juliet, Julieta, Julietta, and Juliett. |