Jilly
JIHL-ee
Short form of Jillian or Jill, English, Latin
"youthful"
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Jilly Origin and Meaning
The name Jilly is a girl's name meaning "youthful".
Sweet and vintage, Jilly is a nickname of Jillian or Jill, perhaps most notably borne by British romance author, Jilly Cooper. Rarely used as a standalone name, unlike its sound-alikes Milly and Tilly, Jilly could make a fun choice, though some might find it a bit too close to jelly.
Famous People Named Jilly
- Jilly CooperEnglish novelist
- Jill Priscilla "Jilly" GooldenEnglish wine critic, journalist and television personality
- Jilly JohnsonEnglish model
- Jilly CurryBritish skier
- SkyeJilly Edwards, Australian beauty queen; Miss Globe International 1994
The name Jilly in Pop Culture
- Jillian "Jilly" Kitzingercharacter on TV's "Torchwood"
- Jilly Coppercorncharacter in "The Onion Girl"