Lillian

Girl's name

Lillian is derived from the Latin name Lilianus, which is a diminutive of the name Lilia. It has a floral origin, symbolizing purity and beauty.

Meaning God is my oath
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 3,882 Falling
Peak year 1920

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Lillian Gish - Silent film actress
  • Lillian Hellman - Playwright and screenwriter
  • Lillian Disney - Wife of Walt Disney
  • Lillian Wald - Nurse and social activist
  • Lillian Russell - Singer and actress
  • Lillian Moller Gilbreth - Industrial engineer and psychologist
  • Lillian Leitzel - Circus performer
  • Lillian Copeland - Olympic athlete
  • Lillian Vernon - Entrepreneur and founder of catalog company
  • Lillian Board - Olympic athlete

Sisters for Lillian

Girl names closely related to Lillian

Harper Kinsley Addison Payton Willow Makenna Callie Lennox

Brothers for Lillian

Boy names closely related to Lillian

Carson Carter Parker Grayson Reid Colton Bennett Wyatt

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Lillian

Babette Belia Bessie Beth Bethann Betsy Bette Bettie

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