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Lil

Girl Name day: November 17
Lil is a short form of Lillian: on birth records it is written Lillian (455,806 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Lillian page. Also a short form of Lily, Lillie, Lilly.
Origin: English (from Latin lilium, the lily flower). Meaning: Lily; purity, innocence.
Lillian likely arose as an elaborated form of Lily, from Latin lilium (lily), and is sometimes traced as a medieval pet form of Elizabeth.

Name day for Lil

November 17

Why this day? Lil is a short form of Lillian, and shares its name day.

Lil is celebrated in France and the United States on November 17.

The story of the name Lil

Lil is a short form of Lillian. It keeps its origin (English (from Latin lilium, the lily flower)) and meaning — lily; purity, innocence, and shares its name day, November 17.

On birth records, Lil is rarely written as such: the Lils are Lillians (455,806 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Lillian page. Lil is also a short form of Lily, Lillie, Lilly.

Frequently asked questions about Lil

What does Lil mean?

Lil is a short form of Lillian, which means lily; purity, innocence.

When is Lil's name day?

November 17, together with Lillian: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Lil a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Lillian.

Lil's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 8/10
Ambition 4/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 9/10
Loyalty 9/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Lil

Top 10

  1. Laurice96%
  2. Rosann96%
  3. Johnette96%
  4. Renea96%
  5. Cheryll96%
  6. Glendora96%
  7. Darel96%
  8. Theressa96%
  9. Marylynn96%
  10. Meri96%

Bottom 10

  1. Sid42%
  2. Cyndi42%
  3. Micky42%
  4. Mikki43%
  5. Davy46%
  6. Peri47%
  7. Barbie48%
  8. Suzy48%
  9. Mickie50%
  10. Ritchie50%

Love potential for Lil

Top 10

  1. Sherryl96%
  2. Sheilah96%
  3. Sanjuana96%
  4. Sharleen96%
  5. Kathlene96%
  6. Lezlie96%
  7. Johnetta96%
  8. Teddie96%
  9. Elayne96%
  10. Sharen96%

Bottom 10

  1. Sid42%
  2. Cyndi47%
  3. Barbie48%
  4. Mikki51%
  5. Micky51%
  6. Raynard52%
  7. Davy56%
  8. Alphonzo56%
  9. Peri57%
  10. Flint57%

Professional potential for Lil

Top 10

  1. Lawanna96%
  2. Phylis96%
  3. Marylynn96%
  4. Garold96%
  5. Kirt96%
  6. Wayman96%
  7. Jeanmarie96%
  8. Meri96%
  9. Woody96%
  10. Les96%

Bottom 10

  1. Raynard43%
  2. Drucilla51%
  3. Fonda51%
  4. Arnita54%
  5. Franz55%
  6. Enola56%
  7. Blane57%
  8. Flint57%
  9. Rudolfo58%
  10. Jaye58%

Crush potential for Lil

Top 10

  1. Jeanene96%
  2. Kathaleen96%
  3. Lanita96%
  4. Tonda96%
  5. Meri96%
  6. Sanjuana96%
  7. Lannie96%
  8. Lisha96%
  9. Loriann96%
  10. Maryalice96%

Bottom 10

  1. Cyndi49%
  2. Micky53%
  3. Peri54%
  4. Barbie55%
  5. Perri56%
  6. Mikki56%
  7. Merrie56%
  8. Mickie56%
  9. Deedee56%
  10. Merri56%
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