Lillie

At a Glance

Meaning

Lily flower (variant of Lily / pet form of Lillian)

Origin

English (variant of Lily)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

LIL-eeListen

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

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.

Names Like Lillie

These names share Lillie’s style, era or origin.

• Adalee
• Amber
• Angie
• Araminta
• Astoria
• Avenly

FAQ

What does the name Lillie mean?

Lily flower (variant of Lily / pet form of Lillian). (Source: Wiktionary)

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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