Lillian

Pronunciation: LI-lee-ən (key)

Names related to Lillian: Lil, Lilian, Liliana, Lillie, Lilliana, Lilly

Derived from the older Lilion, which is thought to be from the Latin lilium (lily).

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Comments and insights on the name Lillian: | Edit: My neice's name is Lillian Marie - we call her Lily.
Personal experiences with the name Lillian: | Edit: In the south, I've heard it pronounced Lil-yin, rather than Lili-an.
Nicknames for Lillian: | Edit: Lian (sounds like Liam), Lila, Lilith, Lil, Lily, Lillie, Lilly, Lilli, Lil, Lils, Lille
Meanings and history of the name Lillian: | Edit: Share what you know!
Famous real-life people named Lillian: | Edit: Lillian Russell, American actress
Lillian Disney, wife of Walt Disney
Princess Lilian, Duchess of Halland - Princess of Sweden
Lillian Moller Gilbreth, mother of the real-life "Cheaper by the Dozen" family.
Lillian Nordica, opera singer
Lillian in song, story & screen: | Edit: Rosalie Lillian Hale of the Twilight Saga
Queen Lillian in Shrek (Princess Fiona's mother)