Lillian

Name Meaning

Derived from the name Elizabeth, it's often shortened to Lily. Well-known Lillians: silent film actress Lillian Gish; Queen Lillian in Shrek.

Origin

English, Latin, Danish

Theme

Exotic, Flower, Nature, Cute, Popular, Pretty, Middle

Syllables

3

Nicknames

Lily, Lilly, Lili, Lil

Famous Namesakes

Actress Lillian Gish, Playwright Lillian Hellman

Celebrity Babies

Lily, Lilly, Lili, Lil

Popularity in 2019

#55

Related Names

Lillis, Lillianna, Lilliann, Lilliane, Lilliana, Lilla, Lilianne, Lilianna, Lilia, Lila

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