English/Latin · Girl name
Lily
“lily flower”
About the name Lily
Lily is an English given name derived from the flower name, which itself comes from the Latin word ‘lilium.’ The white lily is a symbol of purity in Christian iconography and is often associated with the Virgin Mary in art. Notable literary bearers include Lily Bart from Edith Wharton’s ‘The House of Mirth’ and Lily Potter from the Harry Potter series.
- Meaning
- lily flower
- Origin
- English/Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- LIL-ee(2 syl.)
Middle names for Lily
- Lily Rose
- Lily Grace
- Lily Anne
- Lily Elizabeth
- Lily Mae
Questions about Lily
- What does Lily mean?
- Lily is an English name meaning "lily flower".
- How do you pronounce Lily?
- Lily is pronounced LIL-ee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Lily?
- Variants of Lily include Lilly, Lillie, Lili, Lilli.
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