Lilly may
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Lilly may
Lilly derives from the Latin "lilium," referring to the flower symbolizing purity and innocence, while May comes from the Roman goddess Maia or the month of May, both associated with growth and springtime.
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Etymology
Lilly derives from the Latin "lilium," referring to the flower symbolizing purity and innocence, while May comes from the Roman goddess Maia or the month of May, both associated with growth and springtime. The combination has been used predominantly in English-speaking cultures, with particular popularity in Britain and America from the Victorian era onward, where flower names and month names were fashionable for girls.
Lilly may currently ranks #873 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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