Jolyon
Jolyon is a male given name, a Medieval spelling variant of Julian, originating in England.[1]
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Latin |
| Meaning | "Youthful", "Soft haired" |
| Region of origin | Europe |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Julius, Julio, Julian, Julien |
People
Notable people named Jolyon include:
- Jolyon Brettingham Smith (1949–2008), British composer, conductor, performer, author, radio presenter and university lecturer.
- Jolyon Connell, British journalist.
- Jolyon 'Jol' Danzig, one of the founders of Hamer Guitars.
- Jolyon Dixon (born 1973), English guitarist.
- Jolyon Howorth (born 1945), British scholar of European politics and military policy.
- Jolyon Jackson (1948–1985), Irish musician and composer.
- Jolyon James, Australian-born actor.
- Jolyon Maugham (born 1971), British barrister.
- Jolyon Palmer (born 1991), British professional racing driver.
- Jolyon Rubinstein, British actor, writer, producer and director.
- Jolyon Stern (born 1939), President of the DeWitt Stern Group.
- Jolyon Temple, Australian children's author.
Fictional characters
- Jolyon Wagg, a character from The Adventures of Tintin comics by Hergé.
- Jolyon Forsyte, two characters (known as Old Jolyon and Young Jolyon) from The Forsyte Saga series of novels (and subsequent film adaptations) by John Galsworthy.
Jolyon as a middle name
- Timothy Jolyon Carter (born 1969), English cricketer.
- Louis Jolyon West (1924–1999), American psychiatrist and human rights activist.
Alternative spellings
- Joleon Lescott (born 1982), English footballer.
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