Jillet

Phonetic spelling of Gillian

"youthful"

Jillet Origin and Meaning

The name Jillet is a girl's name.

Jillet is an uncommon feminine name that may have originated as a diminutive form of Jill or Gillian, which themselves derive from the medieval English nickname for Julia. The name has a delicate, French-inspired sound despite its likely English origins. The '-et' suffix gives it a quaint, vintage quality reminiscent of names like Harriet or Juliet. Jillet remains exceptionally rare in usage, potentially appealing to parents seeking a distinctive alternative to more common variations of Jill. The name carries a sense of understated elegance with its soft sounds and subtle literary feel. While not well-documented in naming references, Jillet has a recognizable structure that makes it accessible despite its rarity.