Lillian name meaning
153
in the U.S.
in 2010
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Lillian mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from the United States says the name Lillian is of English origin and means "Derived from the flower 'Lily', symbol of innocence, purity and beauty".
- According to a user from the United States, the name Lillian is of English origin and means "It is derived from the flower name Lily. Symbol of innocence; purity; beauty".
- A user from Fiji says the name Lillian means "Beauty,innocence.pretty,flower".
- According to a user from Illinois, U.S., the name Lillian means "Beauty, Innocence, and Purity".
- According to a user from Georgia, U.S., the name Lillian is of English origin and means "Innocent, pure".
- According to a user from Michigan, U.S., the name Lillian means "A flower".
- A submission from Indiana, U.S. says the name Lillian means "A type of flower".
- A user from Trinidad and Tobago says the name Lillian is of English origin and means "Inocent, pure".
- A user from Florida, U.S. says the name Lillian means "Little Elizabeth".
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Lillian is of Japanese origin and means "Spring".
Used since the sixteenth century, possibly originally a pet form of Elizabeth, but generally accepted as a variant of Late Latin lilium (“lily”).
- A female given name from Latin. (This is the standard American spelling.)
Lillian was also found in the following language(s): Danish and Norwegian
Notable Persons Named Lillian
Notable Persons Named Lillian
Lillian Gish was an actress. Her career lasted from 1912 to 1987. Lillian was given the name Lillian Diana Gish on October 14th, 1893 in Springfield, Ohio, U.S. She left this life on February 27th, 1993.
Lillian Hellman was a playwright and writer. Lillian was given the name Lillian Florence Hellman on June 20th, 1905 in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. She breathed her last breath on June 30th, 1984.
Lillian Disney was an ink and paint artist. She was most active from 1928 to 1997. Lillian was given the name Lillian Marie Bounds on February 15th, 1899 in Spalding, Idaho, U.S. She passed away on December 16th, 1997.
Lillian Fontaine was an actress. They were most prominent from 20 to 20. Lillian was given the name Lillian Augusta Ruse on June 11th, 1886 in Reading, Berkshire. They passed away on February 20th, 1975.
Lilly Pulitzer was a fashion design and fashion designer. Lilly was given the name Lillian Lee McKim on November 10th, 1931 in Roslyn, New York, U.S. She passed away on April 7th, 2013.
Lillian Moller Gilbreth was a human factors, ergonomics, management consulting, professor, ergonomics expert, and management consultant. Lillian was given the name Lillie Evelyn Moller on May 24th, 1878 in Oakland, California. She breathed her last breath on January 2nd, 1972.
- Lillian WaldNurse
- Georgia BrownSinger
- Lil Hardin ArmstrongMusician
- Lillian Elaine FishburneMilitary Person
- Lillian RandolphActress
- Lillian Gordy CarterNursing
- Lillian RussellActress
- Lillian RothActress
- Lillian MullerPlayboy Playmate
- Lillian Masediba NgoyiPolitician
- Lillian BoardAthlete
- Lillian LorraineActress
- Lillian Smith
- Red WingActor
Ethnicity Distribution
Ethnicity | Lillian | U.S. | |
---|---|---|---|
█ | White | 89.54% | 64.26% |
█ | African American | 5.23% | 11.96% |
█ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.00% | 4.85% |
█ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
█ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.00% | 1.76% |
█ | Hispanic or Latino | 0.00% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Lillian
People with the last name Lillian are most frequently White
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Lillian
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