Juliette
joo-lee-ET /ˌdʒuː.liˈɛt/
Meaning of Juliette
Juliette is the French diminutive of Julie/Julia, from the Latin gens Iulia — the ancient Roman family whose most famous member was Julius Caesar. The underlying root iulus connotes 'downy-bearded' (a quality of youth). Juliette was fixed in world literature by Shakespeare's Juliet in Romeo and Juliet (c.1595); the French spelling is used throughout France and among Francophone families internationally.
How to pronounce Juliette
In French: zhü-li-ET (soft j, nasal quality). English speakers typically use an anglicised version.
Current popularity of Juliette
Rankings from the most recent fully-published year in each national registry. Source links at the foot of the page.
| Registry | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| France (INSEE) | 2024 | #13 |
| United States (SSA) | 2024 | #185 |
Notable bearers of Juliette
Juliette (Romeo and Juliet, c.1595); Juliette Binoche (actor); Juliette Gréco (singer).
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-31