✦ NAME PROFILE ✦

Lilly

/ LIL-ee /

feminine

Meaning

Lily flower; purity; rebirth

Origin

Latin

Lilly is a variant spelling of Lily, derived from the Latin 'lilium'. The flower has long been a symbol of purity, innocence, and rebirth, particularly in Christian iconography where it is associated with the Virgin Mary. The double-'l' spelling 'Lilly' was quite common in the late 19th century and has seen a resurgence as a slightly more vintage or surname-adjacent alternative to the botanical 'Lily'.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Lilly.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers

ISFJ

16.5%

ENFP

13.8%

ESFP

11.25%

ISFP

10.4%

INFJ

9.1%

ENFJ

8.75%

ESFJ

7.6%

INFP

6.9%

ISTJ

4.3%

ENTP

3.1%

ESTP

2.5%

ISTP

2.1%

INTJ

1.4%

INTP

1.1%

ESTJ

0.9%

ENTJ

0.3%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Lilly feels slightly more delicate and Victorian than the one-'l' version. It is a name that conveys a sense of sweetness and light. It has been a steady resident of the top 100 charts in various countries, representing the enduring appeal of botanical names for girls.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

Lilly Singh

Canadian YouTuber and television host (b. 1988)

Lilly Pulitzer

American socialite and fashion designer (1931–2013)

Lilly Wachowski

American film director and producer, one half of the Wachowskis (b. 1967)

Sibling Names

Goes well with

Boys

Leo Oliver Charlie Noah Jack

Girls

Daisy Rose Evie Sophie Mia