Girl Names Like Lily
- Talullah
Origin:
Irish, Anglicized variation of TuilelaithMeaning:
"lady of abundance"Description:
Talullah or Talulla, the old Irish name of two early saints, is almost identical to the Native-American Tallulah. A modern hipster favorite, however it's spelled.
- Nilou
Origin:
Variation of Niloufar, PersianMeaning:
"water lily, lotus"Description:
This delightful, lovable Persian name is typically reserved as a nickname for Niloufar. It rhymes with Lilou, the utterly charming French nickname.
- Zalie
Origin:
Short form of Azalea or modern invented nameDescription:
Zalie -- which may be styled Zayley or Zaylee or Zaylie, among other spellings -- might be a short form of the flower name Azalea or may also be a cute modern nickname-name used on its own. You might think of it as a member of the squad of names that include Bailey, Hayley, Kaylee and so on, which is always welcoming new members and is one of the prime group of cute baby names.
- Lelia
Origin:
Italian form of Laelia, meaning unknownDescription:
A rare and delicate choice, Lelia is a modern variation of an ancient Roman family name. It came to Britain in the mid-nineteenth century, following the publication of George Sand's popular romantic novel titled Lelia in 1833.
- Laia
Origin:
Catalan diminutive of EulaliaMeaning:
"sweet-speaking"Description:
Saint Eulalia was born in Spain and is the patron saint of Barcelona, so her name and its derivatives are popular throughout the land — especially in her native Catalonia.
- Lolly
Origin:
Diminutive of Laura, Charlotte, Dolores, Ololade, or similarDescription:
Lolly is a sweet and playful nickname, usually used for Laura or Charlotte, though other full names could be Dolores, Ololade, Lauren, Lorelei, Lorena, Elodie, Ottilie, Louella, Elora, Elowen, Olive and beyond. Also spelled as Lollie (which featured in the US Top 1000 in the late 19th century, Lolly is still occasionally given as a stand-alone name, with more than 50 girls receiving the name since the 2000s.
- Lilias
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"lily"Description:
An unusual flower name deriving from the Latin word for lily (lilium), this variant has always been popular in Scotland.
- Lilliandil
Origin:
Popular cultureMeaning:
"sea of lillies"Description:
Ethereal, yet with the familiarity of Lily about it, Lilliandil is a name created by Douglas Gresham for the movie adaptation of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, based of C.S Lewis's
Narnia novels. An unnamed character in the novel, inspired by Luthien and Arwen from Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, Gresham chose the name Lilliandil inspired by the sea of lilies, also known as the Silver Sea, that appears in the book.
- Lilika
Description:
Lilika is a charming feminine name with multiple cultural connections. It may be considered a diminutive form of names like Lily or Liliana, or it could be related to the Greek name Lilitka. In Fijian culture, Lilika relates to liliwa, a white flower. The name has a delicate, melodic quality with its repeating 'li' syllables. Lilika blends the popularity of flower-inspired names with a unique international flair, making it appealing to parents seeking something distinctive yet feminine and approachable. While not widely used in English-speaking countries, the name has an intuitive pronunciation and spelling that makes it accessible. Lilika carries the gentle associations of the lily flower while its multicultural connections give it additional depth and character.
- Lilo
Origin:
German, diminutive of Liselotte; HawaiianMeaning:
"generous one"Description:
Lilo is the name of the spunky little Hawaiian girl character in the Disney movie Lilo & Stitch-- and is also Lindsay Lohan's nickname. Multi-cultural, it can be found in Hawaiian, German and Hebrew nomenclature.
- Liella
Origin:
Elaboration of Liel, HebrewMeaning:
"my God"Description:
A rarer, lilting form of the popular Hebrew name, Liel. In its original form it is a top ranking choice in Israel; in this more elaborate, Latinate form, it could have more international appeal owing to its similarity to the likes of Lilia, Luella, Lia, Ella, and Liliana.
- Lysiane
Origin:
Combination of Lys and Anne, FrenchMeaning:
"lily + grace; pledged to God + grace"Description:
Popular in France in the mid-20th-century, Lysiane is a sweet but sharp compound name blending the French Lys and the classic Anne.
- Liliore
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"lily"Description:
Magical and intriguing, Liliore is a rare member of the Lily family, most notably borne by American heiress and philanthropist, Liliore Green Rains, who was likely named for her mother, Lillian. A very unique option, it may appeal to those who are seeking an unheard of form of Lily, but aren't sold of Lilibet, Lilivere, Liliosa, and Liliwen.
- Libi
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"my heart"Description:
This Hebrew name deserves consideration by parents looking for a traditional by underused girls name with a gorgeous meaning. Made up of the elements lev and i, meaning "heart" and "my" respectively, it is a gentle yet sparky option, and a popular choice in Israel.
- Lilakai
Origin:
Navajo, meaning unknownDescription:
This Najavo name was notably borne by Lilakai "Lily" Neil, the first woman to be elected to the Navajo Tribe Council. She is remembered for criticizing the US government for encouraging Navajos to become self-sufficient by obtaining education, while also refusing to supply adequate education and for blocking access to learning.
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