Lily at a glance
- Meaning
- “lily flower”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- LIL-ee
- Other forms
- Lilly, Lillie, Lili
Where the name Lily comes from
Lily is the name of a tall white flower, from Latin lilium, which is a symbol of purity. It was also an old pet form of Elizabeth. It has been one of the most popular girls’ names in England and the US in recent years.
Famous people named Lily
- Lily James (actress)