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Name Origin

Gillian is a feminine given name of Irish origin, traditionally meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded.' It is a variant of the Irish Gaelic name Aisling.

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Famous People

Gillian Anderson (1968-)

Actress

  • Known for roles in The X-Files, The Crown, and Sex Education
  • Multiple Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award winner

Gillian Flynn (1971-)

Author

  • Bestselling author known for thrillers such as 'Gone Girl' and 'Sharp Objects'
  • Her novels have been adapted into successful films