Lily-may

Lily-may Origin and Meaning

The name Lily-may is a girl's name.

Lily May combines the popular floral name Lily with the traditional month-inspired middle name May, creating a charming, vintage-sounding feminine compound name. Lily derives from the flower symbolizing purity and innocence in many cultures, while May references either the spring month or comes from the Roman goddess Maia. This combination was particularly popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially in rural communities and the American South. It has experienced a modest revival alongside other nostalgic double names like Ella Mae and Mary Jane. Lily May evokes a sweet, wholesome quality with its soft sounds and nature associations, balancing old-fashioned charm with the contemporary popularity of its component names.

Popularity of the name Lily-may

• 808 England 2021