Lily Name Meaning & Origin
Lily
Origin of the name Lily:
Taken from the name of the plant having delicate, trumpet-shaped flowers regarded as a symbol of purity and perfection. The word is derived from the Middle English lilie, which is from the Old English and Latin lilium (lily). Alternatively, Lily is used as a pet form of both Lilian (lily) and Lilith (of the night).
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- Nicknames for Lily
Lil, Lil Lil, Lils, Lilsy
- Meanings and history of the name Lily
An English name, meaning pure.
Also a flower.- Famous real-life people named Lily
Lily Aster Gottfried (b. 2007), daughter of American stand-up comedian, actor, and voice actor Gilbert Gottfried
Lily Aerin Savage (b. 2008), daughter of American actor, director, and producer Fred Savage
Lily James, English actress played young Donna in Mamma Mia 2018 and known for her character in Downton Abbey
Lily Clem, a YouTuber with dishwater blond hair. She is famous for her baby sister, Chloe Clem.- Lily in song, story & screen
Lily from DSA
Lily Evans Potter, Harry Potter's mum and married to James Potter in the "Harry Potter" series
Lily Loud, a 15 month old blonde toddler from The Loud House. Lily Loud wears only a diaper. Her pacifier is lavender with a hot pink ring
Lily Luna Potter, a character with glasses and curly hair from Harry potter.