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Jolie

Girl name · 22 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Jolie: 22 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 2006.

A name that radiates charm, Jolie comes directly from the French word for “pretty” or “beautiful,” and it began appearing as a given name in English-speaking countries in the 20th century. The most famous bearer is undoubtedly Hollywood actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie, whose surname—her father’s middle name—became so iconic that it inspired a wave of girls given Jolie as a first name. While there are no major place connections (the name remains a personal moniker rather than a geographical one), its elegant simplicity has made it a modern favourite. A notable variant is the masculine form Joli, occasionally used in France, but Jolie remains overwhelmingly feminine and carries a sweet, international appeal that feels fresh yet timeless for Scottish parents drawn to names with a soft, lyrical sound.