Meaning & History
Jools is an English unisex given name, most commonly considered a diminutive of Julian or Julia. It is formed by clipping the first syllable and adding a diminutive suffix, a common pattern in English nicknames (cf. Jules).
Etymology
As a derivative of Julian and Julia, Jools ultimately traces back to the Roman family name Julius, which is of uncertain etymology, possibly related to Greek ioulos meaning "downy-bearded" or a reference to the Julian star. The name was borne by the Roman dictator Gaius Julius Caesar and by the last pagan Roman emperor, Julian the Apostate (4th century). In its feminine forms, including Julia and Juliana, the name was popular among early Christians due to several
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Sources: Wikipedia — Jools