What names are similar to Lillian?
If you like Lillian, consider Marian, Jillian and Kristian. Like Lillian, their spellings end in -an.
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 · from the English word for the violet flower, ultimately from Latin viola
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 · in its Latin history, from the name Vivianus, which comes from vivus, "alive"
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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