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Gillian

American  
[jil-ee-uhn, -yuhn] / ˈdʒɪl i ən, -jən /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Juliana.


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The Rural Affairs Secretary Gillian Martin said she would like to be able to offer more money but there is a "challenging financial context".

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

“Margo’s Got Money Troubles” is her first collaboration with her husband, series creator David E. Kelley, since they worked together on the 1996 film “To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Also looking to art history is Colette LaVette, whose canvases at Gillian Jason ape rococo stylings in swirls of impressionistic paint.

From The Wall Street Journal May 14, 2026

In certain circumstances, the Liberal Democrats, under Alex Cole-Hamilton, or the Greens, co-led by Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay, could hold the balance of power.

From BBC May 5, 2026

Gillian and Shriya stood with their heads held high above the group of first years, explaining the route they were all about to take.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely

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