Names like Lillian
Lillian is a three-syllable English name that ends in -an. Each list below follows one of those threads on its own, so you can see exactly what the names share.
The same sound
Three syllables, ending the same way as Lillian.
Marian English · variant of Mary; meaning disputed (traditionally 'bitter' or 'beloved')
Jillian Latin · medieval English form of Juliana, feminine of Julian, traditionally translated as 'youthful'
Kristian Greek · Scandinavian and Finnish form of Christian, and a Bulgarian variant
Darian Persian · variant of Darius, 'possessing goodness'
The same roots
Also English names, from the tradition Lillian comes from.
Evelyn English · traditionally "wished-for child," from the Norman French Aveline, though the root is debated; a surname for centuries and once a boys' name in Britain, it settled into a soft vintage classic that has peaked twice, a century apart
Ivy English · ivy plant
Marilyn English · modern blend of Mary and Lynn
Lilla English · a pet form of Lily/Lillian, from Latin lilium, lily flower; also used in Hungary as a diminutive of Livia
The same feel
Also floral and vintage revival names.
Rosalyn Germanic · variant of Rosalind, traditionally translated as 'gentle horse', later reinterpreted as 'pretty rose'
Violet Latin · "the violet," from the Latin viola, the small purple flower of modesty in the old flower language; a fixture of Victorian nurseries revived a century later into the top tier. The rare color name and flower name in one
Rosalee French · variant of Rosalie, from Latin 'rosa' (rose)
Rosetta Italian · little rose
Names of the same moment
Each of these is at its highest in the 2010s, the same decade as Lillian, on a similar curve.
Vivian Latin · from Latin Vivianus and vivus, 'alive'; an established English name in Hong Kong, carried by actor and singer Vivian Chow
Ellison English · surname meaning 'son of Ellis' (a form of Elijah/Elias)
Sheridan Irish · From the Irish surname O Sirideain, descendant of Sirideán, a personal name thought to mean seeker.
Clementine English · mild, merciful; nickname Clemmie
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