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Lily - how many do you know?

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stereo · 05/11/2010 17:01

How many Lily's do you know? Just trying to get an idea of exactly how popular it is in real life rather than just on the name stats list!I don't know any.

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emmyloo2 · 07/11/2010 15:32

two - both about 18 mths old. Very popular I think.

Rhubarbgarden · 07/11/2010 19:14

Two. An 11 year old in Yorkshire and a 6 year old in Chicago.

hulabula · 07/11/2010 21:22

Two many to count here in Surrey...

"Don't see why how much a name is used is an issue"
Perhaps you didn't grow up with a very popular name, but I happened to and hated it, always being known as little XX or XX surname initial. My name, a typical 70s name, also dates me to that period. I wish I'd been given a more unique, timeless name if I'm honest.

TheChamomileLawn · 07/11/2010 21:24

one, she's about 36/37

saffy85 · 07/11/2010 21:37

Lily is timeless imo. But then I would say that. Didn't occur to me about how popular it might be.

My name is pretty meh. I'd have preferred something either timeless or aleast more of the time I was born rather than 2 decades out of date.

People get so sniffy about names which are well used, but way I see it they are well used for a reason.... coz their nice. I guess if it's that important to you that no one else shares their name, give them a name that no one else would ever want to call their DC. Like fart Bum, for example.

girliefriend · 07/11/2010 21:40

3 all aged 4! 2 in dds class and 1 in swimming class.

chaya5738 · 08/11/2010 14:53

Two under five and one elderly woman.

I was actually thinking about this name the other day. I think it is a sweet name but it seems somewhat ironic on a heavy-set, unattractive child. Sounds harsh but there you go. I would probably only name my child Lily if I could guarantee that they would be delicate and sweet, which is definitely not in my or DH's genes!

SparklyJules · 08/11/2010 14:55

None!

Hulababy · 08/11/2010 14:57

There is a Lily in DD's school (out of 90 girls).

Think there is one in the infant school I work at (out of 270 children.)

chaya5738 · 08/11/2010 14:57

Actually, I prefer Lilia - sounds more like an adult's name.

LeopardSkinPillBoxHat · 08/11/2010 14:57

Hello, I know 6 .. oh actually 7 , seriously popular name here in south wales.. I really dont like the name myself

WanderingSheep · 08/11/2010 15:00

I don't know any! I think I know of one little girl who has it as a middle name but don't know any with it as a first name. I've heard it being called in the supermarket/play area etc so I know there are a few around here. I like it! Smile

bingbongbing · 08/11/2010 20:03

i know 3 including my own lovely lily and in the softplay recently i counted 4 random ones i overheard being talked to.

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MissHavishamsDress · 09/11/2010 05:19

come across at least 10. One in each class in dd's reception

Alishanty · 09/11/2010 13:18

About 4 or 5, all under 5 yrs.

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