Lily Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lily Name at a Glance

Name	Lily
Meaning	Lily (after the flower). Pure.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Lily Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lily means “Lily (after the flower). Pure”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Lily Name Origin

Our database records Lily under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Lily a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Lily is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Lily

When considering Lily for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.