While it's not the most popular version of the name, Lillyan is a modern alternative spelling of Lillian. These days, it's trendy to replace an “i” with a “y,” so this new spelling could help launch this dated “grandma name” into the 2020s. It's got both a biblical background, and it's a nature name — both themes are popular with new parents. Either way, we like the way Lillyan sounds with one-syllable middle names.
Meaning of the name Lillyan:
Hebrew: Pledged to God
Latin: Lily flower
Origin of the name Lillyan:
There are two potential origins for the name Lillyan. One is that it's an old nickname or shortened version of the Hebrew name Elizabeth. In this case, the meaning would be “pledged to God.” The other thought is that it's a name derived from the lily flower.
Symbolism of the name Lillyan:
The baby name Lillyan is largely associated with the lily flower. To the Ancient Greeks, Catholics, and Christians, the lily represents purity and virtue. It may also be associated with the Virgin Mary or the Greek Goddess Hera.
Style of the name Lillyan:
Grandma name, modern, nature name
Gender of the name Lillyan:
Lillyan is a girl's baby name.
Pronunciation of the name Lillyan:
LIL-ee-an
Number of syllables in the name Lillyan:
Three
Emotion evoked from the name Lillyan:
The baby name Lillyan evokes images of someone who is introverted and quiet, yet ambitious.
Alternative spellings for the name Lillyan:
Nicknames for the name Lillyan:
- Lil
- Lily
- Lilly
- Lili
- Lilli
Popularity of the name Lillyan:
According to the Social Security Administration, Lillyan has never been a top 1,000 baby name for boys or girls in the United States.
Related names for the name Lillyan:
Great middle names for Lillyan and their meanings:
- Rose (flower)
- Belle (beautiful)
- Jane (God is gracious)
- Kate (pure)
- Sage (wise)
- Brooke (small stream)
- Paige (page)
- James (supplanter)
- Sophia (wisdom)
Famous people with the name Lillyan:
- Lillyan Cohn Rosenberg (Holocaust survivor)
Lillyan in popular culture:
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