Lily: name meaning and origin
Lily is a English name meaning "lily flower; purity". It has 2 syllables, stressed on Lil, and is traditionally a girl's name.
Middle names that flow with Lily
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All middle names for Lily, by length and meaning →
- Lily Belle beautiful
- Lily Blair field, plain
- Lily Claire clear, bright
- Lily Faith faith, trust
- Lily Faye fairy; also faith
- Lily Grace grace, goodwill
- Lily Gray grey
- Lily Hope hope
Sibling names for Lily
- Lily & Dean Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Lily & Hazel Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Lily & Mae Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Lily & Marigold Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Lily & Reed Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Lily & River Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Lily & Wade Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Lily & Willow Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Nicknames for Lily
No traditional nickname; Lily is usually used in full. Possible short forms: Lil, Lilie.
Lily is also a nickname for Lillian.
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Questions about Lily
What does the name Lily mean?
Lily is a English name meaning "lily flower; purity".
How many syllables are in Lily?
Lily has 2 syllables (Lil-y), with the stress usually on "Lil".
What are nicknames for Lily?
Lily has no widely used nickname, so it is usually used as it is; possible short forms include Lil, Lilie.
Is Lily a boy's or girl's name?
Lily is traditionally a girl's name.