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Lilias
Latin
"lily"
An unusual flower name deriving from the Latin word for lily (lilium), this variant has always been popular in Scotland.
Lilien
Hungarian variation of Lillian
"lily, pledged to God"
Lilienne
Variation of Lillian
"lily"
If Vivian became Vivienne, why can't Lillian become Lilienne? This pretty name has that chic French ending, and is a fresh way to popular Lily.
Lilimae
Combination of Lily and Mae
"lily + pearl; lily + mother; lily + beloved"
Southern-style smoosh name. If you want to go this route, we suggest Lily-Mae or Lily Mae. Lilimae Clements was a character on the 1980s soap opera Knots Landing
Liliosa
Spanish
"lily"
Liliosa, one of the most extravagant forms of the ever-more-popular and varied Lily family, is an ancient saint's name that's a perfect candidate for revival by parents who love the double-L flower…
Lilit
Armenian
"lily"
Lilit in the Top 20 girls names is Armenia. Outside of Armenia, Lilit might be confused with Lilith, but is worth considering as a name in its own right.
Lilium
Flower name, Latin
"lily"
Lilium is the genus of the lily family and may make an interesting spin on Lillian, for those looking for something distinctive but familiar, wearable but with a touch of unexpected flair. Since the…
Liliwen
Welsh
"white lily"
Liliwen is a sweet, whimsical flower name used occasionally in Wales, and would make an interesting alternative to Lilian, and another way to Lily as a nickname.
Lilja
Icelandic, Faroese, and Finnish variation of Lily; "lily"
"lily"
Cute and quirky Lily alternative.
Lillias
Latin
"lily"
Lillias is a spin on Lilias, two international members of the popular Lily family. Whatever the spelling, the name is so rare that it was given to no baby girls in the US in 2015.
Lilou
Occitan pet form of French Liliane, or French compound of Lili and Louise
"lily; lily + renowned warrior"
Sweet, enchanting Lilou is considered both a pet name from the Occitan language (spoken in Provence in the south of France), and a compound name, blending floral Lili with classic Louise. It peaked…
Lilouenn
Breton
"white lily"
An elaboration of cute French nickname name Lilou, or the Breton form of Lilwen. An unusual and appealing Lily name.
Lilwen
Welsh
"white lily"
An unusual member of the "Lily" family of names, this one gives you the option for sweet vintage nickname Winnie, too. It's very unusual even in its native country, never given to more than 3 babies…
Lilwenn
Breton
"fair lily, white lily"
Possibly a variation of the Welsh Liliwen (meaning "snowdrop"), this Breton form of Lily blends the botanical name with the -wen element, creating the sweet meanings of "fair lily" or "white lily".…
Lilyana
Variation of Liliana, Italian and Spanish
"lily"
Lilyana is variant of "Lillian" or "Liliana", which are elaborations of the flower name "Lily". It could be considered a smoosh-name of Lily and Ana, which may appeal to fans of compound choices like…
Liriel
Brazilian
"lily"
Possibly a variant of Lirio, from Latin lilium .
Lirio
Portuguese
"lily"
Derived from the Latin lilium , Lírio is a unisex floral name which was used for a witch character in the cult 1996 horror film The Craft .
Muguet
French
"lily"
One of the few French words/names not attractive to the American ear. It's pronounced moo-gay, not a winner on either syllable. Alternatives: Liliane, Lily, Lilou, Manon.
Neeja
Hindi
"lily"
Sweet and feminine Eastern flower name.
Nilou
Variation of Niloufar, Persian
"water lily, lotus"
This delightful, lovable Persian name is typically reserved as a nickname for Niloufar. It rhymes with Lilou, the utterly charming French nickname. A notable bearer is Iranian-American magazine…