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Is Julia due a revival?

41 replies

SmashingOwl · 20/05/2023 20:11

People often mention it on here as a suggestion but is it too boring and middle aged?

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Thequeenofwishfulthinking · 20/05/2023 22:45

Love it.

fairycupcakes · 20/05/2023 22:41

as is*

fairycupcakes · 20/05/2023 22:41

I know a little Julia, it’s a beautiful name as it’s Juliet like another PP said x

ourflagmeansdeath · 20/05/2023 22:05

I think it's super pretty, so yes!

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 20/05/2023 21:59

Did it ever really get popular enough to need a "revival"? I'm a Julia and feel quite lucky about it- I've usually been the only one in school/work but everyone knows how to say and spell it (possibly as it's used in the Bible and in Shakespeare as well as in lots of classic novels and songs.)

As far as I know it's rarely been in the UK top 100 even though it's considered "classic" - I'm UK born but most of the other Julia's I've met have been different ages and nationalities to me (it seems much more popular internationally).

I do love Juliet too though - it has spelling and pronunciation issues compared to Julia and maybe not quite as classic or internationally well used but has a lovely romantic, ethereal feel I think.

Legoninjago1 · 20/05/2023 21:18

Yes! I know 2 little Julias and I think it's lovely.

NugsNotDrugs · 20/05/2023 21:17

Yes! It is a beautiful name.

HoliOrangeBlossom · 20/05/2023 21:17

Prefer Juliette

marshmallowmatcha · 20/05/2023 21:13

Yes!

Corkcobain · 20/05/2023 21:08

Not a fan of Julie or Jules, but Julia itself is lovely and I absolutely LOVE the name Juliet

iminvestednow · 20/05/2023 21:08

great name

bluebunnyblue · 20/05/2023 21:05

I know a 6yo Julia - lovely name imo

junebirthdaygirl · 20/05/2023 21:04

Beautiful name and also love Julie

ZuckerwatterMaus · 20/05/2023 20:34

I know a 16 year old Julia . It’s a pretty name.

rosydreams · 20/05/2023 20:32

my 12 year old called julia people always say what a lovely name

PickledScrump · 20/05/2023 20:29

It’s a beautiful name. Julia and Juliet are both beautiful and still work