Meaning & Story
Lillian is a Latin female given name, an American variant of Lilian, which likely derives from the lily flower name, from the Latin lilium and ultimately from the Greek leirion. The lily has been a symbol of purity, beauty, and devotion in Christian tradition, often associated with the Virgin Mary. Lillian was particularly popular in the early 20th century and carries a gentle, old-fashioned loveliness. For pets, Lillian has a refined vintage warmth.
Lillian is a name of quietly lovely vintage quality for a female companion with a gentle, graceful personality and a natural beauty that does not announce itself but is impossible not to notice. The lily flower heritage gives it both botanical freshness and symbolic purity, and the old-fashioned quality of the name suits a companion who has an unhurried, considered way of moving through the world. Whether called Lillian in full or Lily as a daily nickname, this companion carries one of the prettiest names in the English language with complete ease.