July

What does the baby name July mean? Learn about what July means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

July - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of July: J-U-L-Y, is a 4-letter male given name.
Pronunciation of July: joo LY
Meaning of July: Born in july, down-bearded youth.
Origin of July: The name 'July' is derived from the Latin word 'Julius', which is a masculine form of the family name 'Julia'. It is believed to have originated from the Roman gens (family) name 'Julius', which was associated with the Roman dictator Julius Caesar. The name 'Julius' is thought to be derived from the Greek name 'Ioulos', meaning 'downy-bearded' or 'youthful'.; American Names; English Names; Latin Names
Popularity of July: The name 'July' is relatively uncommon as a given name for boys. It has not ranked among the top names in popularity charts in recent years. However, it is occasionally used as a name choice by parents who seek a unique and unconventional option for their sons.; July currently has 4 likes, and is in the top 9% of liked boy's names. The name Adesola is slightly more popular than July.

Etymology of July

The name 'July' does not have a specific etymology of its own, as it is primarily a variant or diminutive form of the name 'Julius'. As mentioned earlier, 'Julius' is derived from the Greek name 'Ioulos', which means 'downy-bearded' or 'youthful'.

Cultural Significance of July

The name 'July' does not have any specific cultural significance associated with it. However, as it is derived from the Roman gens name 'Julius', it may carry some cultural connotations related to ancient Roman history and the figure of Julius Caesar.