Lily

Associated with the lily flower and its symbolism in art and literature.

Lily is a feminine given name in English-language usage that comes directly from the flower name. It’s short, clear, and widely recognized, which helps it feel both classic and easy to use across generations. Etymologically, Lily is straightforward: it’s the English word for the lily flower used as a personal name. Because the flower appears frequently in art, literature, and symbolism, people sometimes attach additional associations (like purity or brightness), but the core is the botanical name itself. Pronunciation is usually LIL-ee, two syllables, with a light second syllable. A practical tip is that the spelling Lily is the most common, though the variant Lillie is also seen, and the nickname Lil is a natural everyday shortening.

Etymology: From the English flower name lily, used as a given name; it belongs to the broader tradition of botanical names in English.