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Lillian

Lillian has ranked among the US Top 50 for the past 20 years, Lily's less popular but more grownup cousin. In fact, many parents choose Lillian as a formal name that leads to the nickname Lily or Lilly.

A Top 10 name at the turn of the last century, the heyday of Lillian Gish and Lillian Russell, Lillian is more recently a member of the trending double-L group of girls' names that includes choices like Leila and Lorelei.

TV actress Mary McCormack and director Baz Luhrmann both have daughters named Lillian.

Lillian may have originated as as a pet form of Elizabeth, completely independent of Lily. Lilian is another spelling.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

lily; pledged to God

Origin

English from Latin

Numerology

L is for lofty, your ambitions are high!

I is for ignite, the fire in you!

L is for lively, your life is full of energy!

L is for luxury, the luxury of your smile.

I is for impressive, your list of qualities.

A is for absolute, for you know your mind.

N is for neatness, your orderly way.

Lucky

Lillian lucky number is 6.

Number 6 is recognized for its nurturing, supportive, and empathic nature. A true healer, 6 has the ability to problem solve in both the emotional and physical realms, helping others through its straightforward, yet gentle, approach. 6 has a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for its friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Lillian

  • Eileen Moore British actress
  • Eileen Heckart (born Anna Eileen Herbert) American actress
  • Eileen June Atkins English actress
  • Lillian Mathilde Genth American impressionist artist
  • Lillian Evelyn Moller Gilbreth American psychologist
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Lillian in Pop Culture

  • Lillian House a character in movie "Manhattan Murder Mystery"
  • Lillian Rearden character in Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged"
  • Lillian van der Woodsen mother of Serena in the Gossip Girl series
  • Lillian 'Lil' DeVille character in animated TV series "Rugrats" and "All Grown Up"
  • Lillian "Lilly" Truscott Miley's best friend on TV's "Hannah Montana"
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