Lily

Lily is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning "lily flower" and can symbolically imply purity, being culturally associated with innocence around the world. In a bouquet of flower names for girls, Lily stands out as one of the most popular blooms. This name is a controversial choice as a standalone in The Bump community. User DarcyLongfellow shares, “Lily is a gorgeous name, and I think it suits an adult, but it isn't a formal name—it's usually a nickname for Lillian.” Emie28 shares, “I think it is a name that grows with people, but if you are that concerned about it you could go with Lillian and call her Lily.” Despite this, it proves to be a versatile choice.

Parents can pick from various spellings, from Lilly to Lillie, and use it to form compound names like Lily-Rose. Lily is also sometimes seen as a pet form of Elizabeth and Lilith. Celebrity parents from Johnny Depp to Kate Beckinsale have plucked this lovely name for their own daughters, so you can be sure that your child will be in blossoming company!