Is Lily a good dog name?
Lily has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so its easy for dogs to recognize. Lily is a widely loved dog name for good reason. If you like it, go for it!
But the name can also be used as a shortened version of two other different names. Lillian is the first, and the other is Lilith, considered completely separate and meaning “of the night,” or “belonging to the night,” which might be perfect for nocturnal rascals who tend to want to play rather than sleep.
For the most part, pups with this name like to play. Soft and gentle in nature, these snuggly pups love to play with anyone and everyone, from the ladybug that just landed on them to the new dog in the neighborhood. They do have a mischievous side to them, often sneaking in unsuspected wet-noses to wake you up early on the weekends so you can go play.
The name is extremely popular, possibly due to its simplicity. There’s Lily Tomlin, an American actress and Lily Aldridge, the supermodel. If you’re an old-school television buff (think back to the black and white days), there’s Lily Munster from the classic show, “The Munsters.” The Harry Potter series has Lily Potter, the lead character’s mother.
One you probably heard in school was Silly Lilly. Others like “Lilly pad” or “Lilly pup,” “Dilly” (dog and Lilly), or just simply “Lilz” (which is cute for those smaller rascals that love to tag along wherever you go) are just a few names you can add to your furry pal’s nickname list for fun games and invites around the house. Pronouncing the name Lily as “Lee Lee” is a slight stretch on the English language, but can give your pal a name that stands apart as unique, especially in a crowded park.