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Girl's nameOrigin: EnglishName day: 19 November

Lilly

[ˈlili]

Lilly is a beloved English spelling variation of Lily, inextricably connected to the blossom's symbolism. The double 'l' gives the name a playful, distinctive visual character while preserving its gentle pronunciation. It is stylish, modern, and internationally effortless.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Lilly
Czech:
Hungarian:
Polish:
Ukrainian:
German:
Lilly
Spanish:
French:
Italian:
Lilly
Portuguese:
Lilly
Other world variants:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name refers to the lily, a classic symbol of purity, innocence, and beauty.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Lilly je anglický pravopisný variant mena Lily, utvoreného podľa anglického názvu ľalie. Anglické lily pochádza cez starofrancúzštinu zo staroanglického lilie a napokon z latinského lilium. Podoba Lilly sa používa aj ako domácka podoba mien Elisabeth, Elizabeth či Lillian.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Lilly is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability100 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

LILLY

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

18 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
19 November
Slovak Extended Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈlili]

Výslovnosť: [lili].

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2

According to Slovak orthography rules, this name is uninflected and retains its base form in all grammatical cases.

1. Nominative:Who, what?
Lilly
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Lilly
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Lilly
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Lilly
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Lilly!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Lilly
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Lilly

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
LiliLilkaLiluškaLilinka
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Lilly
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Lilly! Lili! Lilka!

Notable figures named Lilly

18

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Lilly Singh
CA
born 1988Notable Figure

Canadian YouTube personality, vlogger and comedian

Lilly Reich
DE
1885 – 1947Historical Figure

German designer (1885–1947)

Lilly Scholz
AT
1903 – 1994Historical Figure

figure skater (1903–1994)

Lilly Truscott
US
Fictional Character

Hannah Montana character

Lilly Becher
DD
1901 – 1978Historical Figure

German writer (1901–1978)

Lilly Ledbetter
US
1938 – 2024Historical Figure

American businesswoman (1938–2024)

Lilly Wachowski
US
born 1967Notable Figure

Polish-American film director

Lilly Krug
DE
born 2001Notable Figure

German film and television actress and social media celebrity

Test how Lilly sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Lilly Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

90 / 100Excellent
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Initials / monogram:with dots:L.S.without dots:LS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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