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Lily

Meaning: the lily flower · Origin: English / Latin · Gender: usually a girl's name

Origin & history

From the lily (Latin lilium), long a symbol of purity and new beginnings.

Famous people named Lily

Lily Allen (singer)
Lily James (actor)
Lily Potter (Harry Potter)

Nicknames

Lil

Variants & related names

Lilly, Lili, Lillie

Lily name art

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FAQ

What does the name Lily mean?

Lily means “the lily flower”. It comes from English / Latin.

Is Lily a popular name?

Yes — Lily has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Lily?

Lil.

What are other forms of Lily?

Lilly, Lili, Lillie.

Similar names

Evie · Millie · Rosie · Faith · Hailey · Hope

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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.