The name Lilly is generally a feminine English name that meaning "Lily Flower." Lilly and Lillie are two popular variants of the name Lilly. Lee, Lil, and Lee Lee are some of his nicknames. Lilly Pulitzer and Lilly Dache are two well-known personalities with the surname Lilly. Lilly is the 48th most popular female name in America. Lillies are named after the Virgin Mary when they were planted by St. Louis. There are several theories about how the name Lilly came into existence. One theory says that the name comes from the French word lis, which means "lily" or "garden flower." Another theory claims that the name comes from the German word Lilien, which means "lilies." A third theory states that the name comes from the Hebrew word liyla, which means "nightingale." A fourth theory suggests that the name comes from the Greek word leilos, which means "violet." A fifth theory asserts that the name comes from the Latin word lilium, which means "lily." Lillies have been used in England since at least 1525 when they were first mentioned in the diary of Henry VIII. They were widely adopted during the 17th century when they were introduced to Europe from Asia via the Dutch trade. Lillies are now found around the world.