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Lilly
LIHL-ee
Lilly (name) means a female first name, a common variant spelling of Lily. Example: “Lilly started ballet lessons at age five.”
name
1
A female first name, a common variant spelling of Lily.
"Lilly started ballet lessons at age five."
2
A surname, either taken directly from the given name or from the English place name Lilley.
"Eli Lilly founded the pharmaceutical company that bears his name."
noun
1
Informal shorthand for a Lilly Pulitzer brand dress.
"She wore a bright pink Lilly to the garden party."
How to use Lilly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly a spelling variant of the flower-name Lily.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Lillys, Lillies
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What does “Lilly” mean?
The word “Lilly” means a female first name, a common variant spelling of Lily. In plain terms, most commonly a spelling variant of the flower-name Lily.
How do you pronounce “Lilly”?
“Lilly” is pronounced LIHL-ee (/ˈlɪl.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “Lilly” in a sentence?
Here is “Lilly” used in a sentence: “Lilly started ballet lessons at age five.”
What part of speech is “Lilly”?
Depending on how it is used, “Lilly” can be a name and a noun.
Is “Lilly” a common word?
“Lilly” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Lilly” have?
“Lilly” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female first name, a common variant spelling of Lily.
What is the difference between Lilly and Lily as a name?
Lilly and Lily are variant spellings of the same female first name, with Lily being the more common spelling and Lilly a widely used alternative. Both are pronounced the same way and share the same origin.
Is Lilly a first name or a surname?
Lilly can function as either: it is commonly used as a female first name, a variant spelling of Lily, and it also appears as a surname, taken either directly from the given name or from the English place name Lilley.
What does Lilly mean when used informally for clothing?
Used informally, Lilly can serve as shorthand for a dress from the Lilly Pulitzer brand, referring to the designer's name rather than the personal name itself.
