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Do you know any girls with this name?

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signuptoday · 04/01/2013 13:02

I like the name Lilian and was wondering if anyone knows any little Lilians? Are they usually called Lilian or is it always shortened to Lily? I'm keen to find a classic, timeless name for DD and Lilian seems to fit the bill. It doesn't seem too popular either.

Any thoughts on Lilian would be much appreciated.

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BinarySolo · 04/01/2013 14:08

I know a Lilian and she's always called by her full name. She's preschool though, so it may change when she's older

RufflingFeathers · 04/01/2013 13:22

I know two Lilians - (ages 6+4). One is only ever Lilian, the other sometimes get Lily but it 'feels' different to the other Lilys (if that makes sense?!) because you know it's a shortening.

When the first one was born, I was a little Hmm but it has really really grown on me, so now I love it !!

confused247 · 04/01/2013 13:13

I know a 6 year old Lilian - she's always Lilian, never Lily. I think it's a beautiful name.

GoldPlatedNineDoors · 04/01/2013 13:13

I like Lillian and think it goes with my DDs name so would consider it for if I had another. Id shorten it to Lil though (if at all) and might get a bit frustrated if others shortened it to Lily - if I wanted Lily i'd have just chosen Lily in the first place! (imaginary argument right there!)

My DMs aunt was Lilian.

ChippingInLovesChristmasLights · 04/01/2013 13:11

It will get shortened to Lily - whether you want it to or not, so you need to decide if you like Lily or not too.

My older Aunt is called Lilian, so it doesn't appeal to me for a child, but it's OK.

Tommy · 04/01/2013 13:10

I know a little Lillian - not quite a year old Smile

ZZZenAgain · 04/01/2013 13:09

I like the name but I wouldn't shorten it to Lily, I prefer the full name. I have never met any little girls called Lilian

Strictly1 · 04/01/2013 13:08

I have been teaching for 14 years and never known a Lilian in school. A beautiful name.

PoppyWearer · 04/01/2013 13:07

Don't know any at nursery/primary school.

AntoinetteCosway · 04/01/2013 13:06

I know a Lillian who goes by Lily. I think it's beautiful Smile