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Comments and insights on the name Ily: | Edit

ILY is an acronym for 'I Love You.'

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My little sister's best friend's name is Ily. she is five. Her mother is very young and first had the idea for the name when a friend ended a text or email with the acronym ILY, meaning I Love You. This acronym is extremely popular with teens, and most of them sign off of chat or end an email with it.

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Meanings and history of the name Ily: | Edit

Acronym for 'I Love You'.

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