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At a Glance: Name: Lillie – Meaning: lily flower (variant of Lily / pet form of Lillian) – Origin: English (variant of Lily) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: LIL-ee
Lillie is an English variant of Lily, ultimately tracing back to the lily flower, and it also serves as a pet form of Lillian. You might come across the claim that Lillie means 'pure' or 'innocent' — that's really just the lily's symbolic meaning in art and religion, not where the name itself comes from. It's pronounced LIL-ee.
Meaning & Origin of Lillie
Meaning: Lily flower (variant of lily / pet form of lillian).
Origin: English (variant of Lily).
A common claim: Lillie is often said to mean 'pure' or 'innocent,' reflecting the lily's symbolism. Actually: This is a symbolic association (lilies representing purity in art and religion), not the name's actual etymology — Lillie derives from Lily/Lillian, ultimately the Latin word for the lily flower.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Lillie
Phonetic: LIL-ee IPA: /ˈlɪli/
Popularity of Lillie
Lillie was far more common in 1881, when it ranked #33 with 678 babies given the name; by 2024 it had dropped to #684, with only 416 girls named Lillie.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Lillie mean?
Lily flower (variant of lily / pet form of lillian). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lillie)
How do you pronounce Lillie?
Lillie is pronounced LIL-ee (IPA: /ˈlɪli/).
Is Lillie a popular name right now?
Lillie peaked at #33 in 1881 and is ranked #684 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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