The nameLilie
Lilie is a short French girl's name, a pet form of Liliane or Élisabeth. It was mostly given in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Lilie evokes the lily, from the Latin lilium. It is also a pet form of Elizabeth.
Origin
French. It is also spelled Lili or Lily.
History
Lilie grew in the 2000s and peaked in the early 2010s.
Popularity of the name Lilie
Lilie in France
Lilie was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,255 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Lilie. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Lilie in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 40 births a year on average, against 76 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Lilie in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lilie mean?
Lilie evokes the lily, from the Latin lilium. It is also a pet form of Elizabeth.
What is the origin of the name Lilie?
French. It is also spelled Lili or Lily.
Is Lilie a girl's or a boy's name?
Lilie is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Lilie?
Variants and related names of Lilie include Elizabeth.