Lilo

Lilo is a short form of the name Liselotte, which is composed of the first names Lise and Lotte. Lise is a diminutive of Elisabeth, meaning 'God is abundance' or 'God is perfection', while Lotte is derived from Charlotte and means 'the free one'. Lilo can be used both as an independent first name and as a nickname for Liselotte.

What does the name Lilo mean?

Lilo is considered a short form of Liselotte, which is composed of the names Lise and Lotte. Lise is a short form of Elisabeth, whose meaning is 'God is abundance' or 'God is perfection', and Lotte is derived from Charlotte, which means 'the free one'. The name is especially common in Germany and Switzerland. A prominent bearer of this name is the Swiss actress Lilo Pulver, whose civil name is Liselotte Schmid-Pulver.

Where does the name Lilo come from?

The first name Lilo has its roots in both Ancient Hebrew and Old High German and carries meanings such as 'God is abundance' or 'God is perfection'. The origin of the name can be broken down as follows: Ancient Hebrew: el = God and sheba = happiness, perfection; Old High German: karal = man, husband, beloved. Linguistic influences include Old German, German, and Swiss German.

How do you pronounce Lilo?

The pronunciation of Lilo is soft and melodic. The name is two syllables and is usually pronounced in German as 'Li-lo' [ˈliːlo]. It begins with a long I sound that conveys a sense of lightness, while the second syllable ends with a rounded O for a gentle finish. The clear vowel sequence gives the name Lilo a friendly and playful touch, making it appear modern and charming.

When is the name day of Lilo?

The name day for Lilo is celebrated on July 17 and September 23.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Lilo enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 511th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2023 at 486th place. Over the past ten years, Lilo has been used as a first name approximately 830 times, placing it 576th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 607th.

Nicknames & pet names

Li / Lila / Lilchen / Lille / Lilou / Lolli / Lylo / Milou

Similar first names

Famous people

• Lilo (Lieselotte) Pulver (German actress (Sesame Street))
• Lilo Allgayer (fencer from Germany)
• Lilo from Lilo & Stitch (animated character (Disney))
• Lilo Beil (German writer)
• Lilo C. Karsten (artist from the German Democratic Republic)
• Lilo Grahn (German actress)
• Lilo Hardel (German writer)
• Lilo Keller (Swiss musician)
• Lilo Linke (German writer)
• Lilo Martin (German composer)
• Lilo Peters (German painter)
• Lilo Ramdohr (member of the resistance group White Rose)
• Lilo Rasch-Naegele (artist from Germany)
• Lilo Wanders (actor & drag artist, real name Ernst-Johann 'Ernie' Reinhardt)
• Liselotte (Lilo) Pulver (Swiss actress *1929)
• Liselotte Herrmann (communist resistance fighter during the National Socialist era)