Message: "Giuliano" - Behind the Name

[Opinions] Giuliano

by dreamgirl54

11/17/2007, 5:16 AM

I am writing a story and there is a Spanish character that needed a name, so the first name that came in my head was Giuliano. But I dicovered that was an italian name so I changed it to Juliano but that sounded more Portuguese, so I decided to leave it and name the guy Juliano anyway. But it still doesn't sound right. Can Giuliano be acceptable as a Spanish name? Or is Juliano better? Or are both bad and I should get another name?
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- Mel (melrose452)

11/17/2007, 1:41 PM

I love Giuliano but it definately is uber Italian. I don't want to say you can't use it, since any name can be used anywhere, but if you're character is more traditional, I'd go with Julio or Julian.

- Marija Luminitsa

11/17/2007, 12:22 PM

I agree with Christine, Julián or Julio would be more appropriate for a Spanish character.

- Valencia (Vraiment)

11/17/2007, 7:42 AM

The 'Giu' beginning in the name practically screams Italian to me, so I would say steer clear of it for your story. What about Juan or Julio?

- Chrisell

11/17/2007, 6:05 AM

You can't use Giuliano, it's iconically Italian and therefore inappropriate for a Spanish character. Use Julián (Julian) or Julio. They're pronounced hoo-LYAHN and HOO-lyo.

- Wintertale

11/17/2007, 5:40 AM

I like Giuliano but it does sound too Italian. Juliano is Ok, but keep in mind that the pronunciation changes because in Spanish "Ju" sounds like the word "who". You could also use Julio or Julian instead.

- Diana (Dianaisme12)

11/17/2007, 5:30 AM

I personally think you should keep Giuliano. No offense but i don't like Juliano.

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