Find out how popular the first name Tigerlilly has been for the last 15 years (from 2001 to 2015) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tigerlilly by gender

Based on the last 15 years of data, Tigerlilly is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2015, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Tigerlilly.

The history of the first name Tigerlilly

The name Tigerlilly is a modern English compound derived from the words "tiger" and "lily". The name has no direct linguistic origins, but rather was likely created in the 20th century by combining these two existing words.

The word "tiger" comes from the Greek word "tigris", which is also the name of a river. The word likely originated from an ancient Persian word for the animal. The lily flower has been a symbol in many cultures for centuries, with the word deriving from the Greek "leirion".

There are no known ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records that directly reference the name Tigerlilly. It is a relatively new name that appears to have been created within the last century or so.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Tigerlilly was for the character Tigerlily in the 1904 play Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie. This fictionalized Native American princess was portrayed as the daughter of the chief of the Piccaninny tribe.

Tigerlilly Cuasón (1919-2008) was a Filipino actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career spanning over 50 years. She was known for her comedic roles and won several awards.

Tigerlilly Hill (born 1978) is an Australian fashion designer and entrepreneur. She founded the fashion label Milk & Thistle in 2003 and has since opened multiple boutiques across Australia.

Tigerlilly Cooley (born 1986) is an American professional wrestler better known by her ring name Mia Yim. She has performed for several major promotions including WWE.

Tigerlily Taylor (born 1978) is the daughter of Queen drummer Roger Taylor and his wife Dominique. She is an English model and sculptor who has exhibited her artwork in galleries around the world.

Data source

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