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Julian: What impressions does it bring to mind?

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SharpGoldWriter · 07/06/2026 05:23

What does the name Julian make you think of, what overall vibe does it present, etc.?

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BoredZelda · 14/06/2026 12:29

GTTSR · 07/06/2026 06:19

Julian Fawcett from Ghosts - a posh Tory MP who died in a scandal and doomed to spend all of eternity as a trouserless poltergeist. He’s my favourite character 😂

Same.

PieLoe · 14/06/2026 12:26

Clary

turnuptheheating · 14/06/2026 12:24

Needs a strong surname to balance the very girly, feminine sound of it IMO.

Someone mentioned Jeremy and I think that a much better name to have a comeback than Julian.

GingerBeverage · 14/06/2026 12:19

Well I think it may become more popular since there are 4 Beatles films in the works and Julian will have to feature.

corblimeygvnr · 14/06/2026 12:16

Julian Cleary

damekindness · 14/06/2026 11:55

I have a Julian who is now 30. Managed to get through a pretty tough inner city school and now as a manual tradesperson without any issues. He likes his name, thinks it’s unusual but likes it all the more for that.

GladHazelPoster · 14/06/2026 11:51

Go for Patrick or Jarlath instead.

NorthernDancer · 08/06/2026 12:43

Julian and Sandy

Firebird83 · 08/06/2026 12:09

Julian Simmons - niche NI reference 😂

user1492757084 · 08/06/2026 07:59

Slight.
Emotional
Artistic
Secretive
Dependent

ChipswithMayonnaise · 08/06/2026 05:20

A cat of great dignity. A handsome, sturdy, black and white cat. My friend's cat was Julian.

LBFseBrom · 08/06/2026 05:17

Pleasant name, Jules for short. I knew Julians when young, don't hear it now but think it is due a comeback.

MyIcyHeart · 08/06/2026 03:33

Posh and effete.

AutumnAllTheWay · 07/06/2026 23:32

Middle aged gay man

EamonnFyre · 07/06/2026 23:31

Gay. Based unscientifically on a friend called Julian.

Vgtasd · 07/06/2026 23:14

A gay man in his 50s

Changeisstillpossible · 07/06/2026 22:53

Southern English, boring - don't like it for a man - not good connotations

Julian of Norwich - good connotations

Becuriousnotjudgemental1980 · 07/06/2026 22:44

80s business man. Or the politician guy with no trousers on Ghosts.

Marcipex · 07/06/2026 22:34

Slimy, devious, fancies teenage girls, cries when caught out.

oliviaAustin · 07/06/2026 22:33

Strong, king like, redhead

semideponent · 07/06/2026 22:32

Calendar, of Norwich, Fellowes, Downton Abbey, July, Sister Julienne

ChimpanzeeThatMonkeyNews · 07/06/2026 22:32

Posh, usually. One of my consultants was called Julian. He was an excellent doctor.

Christmasbird · 07/06/2026 22:15

Homosexual thespian type, drives a volvo and wears red trousers.

Giraffehaver · 07/06/2026 22:08

Bit pompous and slightly effete tbh

localnotail · 07/06/2026 19:50

I like to move it move it