Lily

Female

What does Lily mean?

any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

What's the origin of Lily?

Latin

How is Lily pronounced?

laɪli

What does it say about you to have a cat named Lily?

There are many possible interpretations to what naming a cat Lily might say about a person. Some believe that it is a symbol of purity and innocence, while others believe that it is a symbol of the power of the sun.

Is Lily a good cat name?

Lily has two syllables, which most vets and trainers tend to recommend. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for your kitty to recognize. Lily is a widely adored cat name for obvious reasons. If you like it, go for it!

Lily is found in these categories:

cute cat names
cute

Floral names often evoke images of delicate, adorable pets.

spring cat names
spring

Flowers bloom in this season, just like this popular pet moniker!

flower cat names
flower

Lilies are popular blossoms, making this feline moniker a botanical choice!

summer cat names
summer

Flowers bloom in warm seasons, echoing this feline moniker's floral origins.

white cat names
white

Lilies are pure, bright flowers, just like these fluffy felines!

traditional cat names
traditional

Flowers have long inspired pet monikers, making them classic choices.

nature cat names
nature

Flowers inspire this moniker, blooming in gardens and wild landscapes.

Popularity

Based on likes, Lily ranks #72 with users of MeowNames.com.

Lily is one of the more common cat names amongst our community. According to our statistics, Lily is considerably more popular than most other cat names.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Lily was, over the past 30 days, the 108th ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of May 2024, Lily is a name that's increasing in popularity with new kitten owners. According to our stats, it's more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a bit of variance in rank for this name. That might suggest its popularity is based on seasonal factors or perhaps pop culture events.

In the past week, Lily was viewed 18 times, and liked 7 times.

Cat names like Lily:

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Meaning: a girl or young woman who is unmarried

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