What does Lily mean?
Lily blooms in name charts year after year — short, floral + globally adored. From Lily Potter to Lily James, it's a name with personality.
Origin
Religious / cultural tradition
Christian
Variations
Lily · Lilly · Lilia
Nicknames
Lils
Sibling name ideas
More girl names like Lily
Meanings + cultural notes are educational summaries reflecting common scholarly + linguistic interpretations. Spellings, meanings + pronunciations can vary by region + family tradition.
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