Lily
Lily comes directly from the name of the lily flower — the Latin "lilium." The lily has been a symbol of purity and innocence in Christian art for centuries, often associated with the Virgin Mary and with the Annunciation. In Greek mythology, the lily was created from the breast milk of Hera. As a first name, Lily is essentially Victorian — it was part of the 19th-century vogue for flower names (Rose, Violet, Daisy). Lily was moderately popular in early 20th-century America, declined mid-century, and then had a remarkable revival. It entered the US top 100 in 2002 and the top 50 by 2009. Lily Tomlin (born 1939), the comedian and actress known for "Grace and Frankie," has kept the name visible. Lily Allen (born 1985), the British singer, gave the name a contemporary charge. I find Lily has a soft, slightly Victorian quality — the "L" opening is gentle, and the "ee" ending gives it brightness. The name is one of the most successful flower names, climbing strongly as the vintage revival continues. Lily is a female name of Latin (flower name) origin that means "Lily (the flower)". Soft, Victorian, and bright. The name sounds gentle. Lilys tend to be warm. US top 50 since 2009. Rising. Well-known people named Lily include Lily Tomlin (actress), Lily Allen (singer), Lily (flower), Lily (fictional, various). Common variations and related forms of Lily include Lilly (variant), Lili (German/French), Lilia (Italian), Lillie (variant).