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Jules

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1
A male given name from French, and a nickname for Julian or Julius.
"Jules Verne wrote some of the earliest science fiction novels."
2
A unisex given name, also used as a nickname for Julia, Julie, or Julianne.
"Jules started a new job in marketing last month."

How to Use Jules

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In plain EnglishA French male name, or a unisex nickname for various Julia/Julian-type names.

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_____ Verne wrote some of the earliest science fiction novels.

Etymology

From French, ultimately from the Latin name Julius.

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