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Lily

/ LIL-ee /

feminine

Meaning

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.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers
ESTJ
9.63%
INFJ
8.67%
ESFJ
8.3%
ESFP
8.29%
INTP
8.23%
INFP
8.12%
ISFP
8%
ISTJ
7.8%
ENTJ
6.86%
INTJ
6.78%
ISTP
4.87%
ENTP
4.26%
ENFJ
3.65%
ISFJ
3.38%
ENFP
1.91%
ESTP
1.25%

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

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Lily James

English actress known for Downton Abbey and Cinderella (b. 1989)

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Lily Allen

English singer-songwriter and actress (b. 1985)

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Lily Collins

British-American actress and model (b. 1989)

Sibling Names

Goes well with