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Lily

LIL-ee

Letters4
Syllables2
OriginLatin

The Story of Lily

This name blooms from the earth's purest flower, a symbol of innocence and renewal that feels like it was waiting for your daughter's gentle spirit.

Lily is a floral name of Latin origin, derived from the word 'lilium,' referring to the lily flower. Across ancient cultures, the lily has symbolized purity, virtue, and rebirth, often associated with goddesses and royalty. It gained significant traction in Christian symbolism, representing the Virgin Mary's purity, and later flourished in Victorian England as a popular given name, carried forth by its simple elegance.

The name 'Lily' conjures an immediate sense of gentle beauty and soft innocence. When you picture your daughter, this name feels like a whisper of purity, a promise of grace. Writing 'Lily' on a birth announcement, you might feel a lightness in your heart, imagining her name called across a garden, a sweet sound blossoming in the air.

What It Means

From the flower name, symbolizing purity and beauty, derived from Latin 'lilium'.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Lily Tomlin

    American actress, comedian, writer, and producer.

  • Lily James

    English actress.

Personality Traits

SweetGentleBeautifulGraceful

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#8,199 in 2011

Total Births

183,046

First Recorded

1880

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