Meaning: Lily flower
The story
An English flower name ultimately related to Latin lilium. Purity is a cultural association of the flower, while the literal meaning remains lily.
Nicknames
- Lil
- Lils
Spellings & variants
- Lilly
- Lillie
- Lili
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
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Origins
Lily comes from English and Latin.
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