✦ NAME PROFILE ✦
Lily
/ LIL-ee /
feminineMeaning
Pure; lily flower
Origin
Latin
Derived from the Latin word 'lilium'. The flower has long been a symbol of purity, innocence, and rebirth in Christian art. It was one of the first flower names to become popular in the English-speaking world.
Personality Distribution
MBTI Profile
Approximate distribution among people named Lily.
Cultural Context
Cultural Notes
Lily is a timeless floral name that never seems to go out of style. It has a soft, repetitive sound that is very appealing. It is frequently used both as a standalone name and as a nickname for Lillian or Elizabeth.
Notable People
Famous Bearers
Lily James
English actress known for Downton Abbey and Cinderella (b. 1989)
Lily Allen
English singer-songwriter and actress (b. 1985)
Lily Collins
British-American actress and model (b. 1989)