Name meaning
Lily
means “lily flower”
- Origin
- English, from Latin
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- English, American, Australian
- Spellings
- Lily · Lili · Lilly · Lilli · Lilia
- Say it
- LIL-ee
- Letters
- 4
Researched meaning
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Lily is the name of the white flower, a symbol of purity and innocence. It is one of the flower names that became popular in the 19th century. It also works as a pet form of Elizabeth and Lillian.
Roots
From English lily, Latin lilium.
Where it is used
Very popular in the UK, the US and Australia.
Lily name FAQ
What does the name Lily mean?
Lily means “lily flower”. From English lily, Latin lilium.
Where does the name Lily come from?
Lily is of English, from Latin origin. Today it is used in English, American, Australian families.
How do you pronounce Lily?
Lily is usually pronounced LIL-ee.
Is Lily a boy's or a girl's name?
Lily is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Lily?
Related spellings and forms include Lili, Lilly, Lilli, Lilia.
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Sources
Name data: NWOF dossier, Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Recorded in national birth and census statistics. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.