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Julie

JOO-lee

Julie (name) means a feminine given name, a French and English short form of Julia or Juliet. Example: “Julie organized the neighborhood book club.”

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A feminine given name, a French and English short form of Julia or Juliet.
"Julie organized the neighborhood book club."
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What does “Julie” mean?

The word “Julie” means a feminine given name, a French and English short form of Julia or Juliet.

How do you pronounce “Julie”?

“Julie” is pronounced JOO-lee (/ˈd͡ʒuːli/ in IPA).

How do you use “Julie” in a sentence?

Here is “Julie” used in a sentence: “Julie organized the neighborhood book club.”

What part of speech is “Julie”?

“Julie” is a name.

Is “Julie” a common word?

“Julie” is a fairly common word in modern English.

What is the difference between Julie and Julia?

Julie is a French and English short form of Julia, while Julia is the fuller, original form. In practice, Julie has long been given as an independent name in its own right, so a Julie is not necessarily 'really' a Julia.

Is Julie short for Juliet?

It can be. Julie is a short form of both Julia and Juliet, and it is also given as a standalone name. Which name it abbreviates — if either — depends on the individual.

Is Julie a French or an English name?

Both. Julie is the standard French form of Julia and is also long established as a name in English. In both languages it is a feminine given name.

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