When did Jules become a nickname for Julia?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My daughter is a Julia. We call her Jules sometimes but she introduces herself as Julia. Didn't know anyone would think that was weird.

This is because she doesn't want to be called Jules.

I often use a nickname but always introduce myself by my full name. IDK why but it's just what I do.

Jule and Jules were the names of my uncles, short for Julius. Then there's Jools Holland and Jules Vern so I usually associate it with men.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:(This isn't in Expectant Moms because it's not really about baby naming)

I've never heard this until recently, and on both grown women and little girls. Julia is such a pretty name; Jules sounds rough, IMO. When did this start?

One of my good friends in HS in the mid-80s was a Julia who was mostly called Jules. It's not a new thing.

[Anonymous]

Probably in Ancient Rome. Iules from Iulia.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Party of 5? Mid 90s

When did they call her Jules? It was always Julia.

Both older brothers called her Jules.

I had a friend in high school - mid 80's - who was called Jules.

[Anonymous]

My daughter is a Julia and she is 28. We called her Jules since she was 4. But only sometimes. Mostly she is Julia. It is an affectionate nickname.