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Lillian is an English name with botanical origins. A variant of the Latin “lilium,” Lillian is a feminine name in honor of the lily, a flower symbolizing purity and love.

Lillian first started appearing in the 1700s and has remained a steady fixture on the baby names charts though she lagged in popularity from the 1950s to the early 2000s before rising again. She’s a subtle nod to nature who isn’t quite as obvious as her sisters Violet, Rose, and Daisy, but certainly just as beautiful. She also offers the precious nicknames of Lilly or Lily, both popular monikers on their own. She’s also right at home with Evelyn and Amelia, two other blast from the past names that have been taking the baby...

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Lillian is an English name with botanical origins. A variant of the Latin “lilium,” Lillian is a feminine name in honor of the lily, a flower symbolizing purity and love. Lillian first started appearing in the 1700s and has remained a steady fixture on the baby names charts though she lagged in popularity from the 1950s to the early 2000s before rising again. She’s a subtle nod to nature who isn’t quite as obvious as her sisters Violet, Rose, and Daisy, but certainly just as beautiful. She also offers the precious nicknames of Lilly or Lily, both popular monikers on their own. She’s also right at home with Evelyn and Amelia, two other blast from the past names that have been taking the baby...