Julianna is an elongated form of Julia, from the ancient Roman family name Julius, possibly meaning downy-bearded or youthful. The double-N spelling adds weight and a Hungarian or Italian flavor over the lighter Juliana. Four syllables that unfurl, jew-lee-AH-na, a little ribbon of sound. Actress Julianna Margulies carried the name into American living rooms through ER and The Good Wife, and the name has steadily climbed on American charts through the 2000s and 2010s. It feels feminine without being frilly, literary without being precious. Julianna suits a girl with a long braid, good posture, and a sharp pencil always in her hand.
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1880 to today
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- Annabelle
- Julieta
- Sabrina
- Azalea
- Rebecca
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