Lilith

[Kipperbo1]

I’m loving the name [name_f]Lilith[/name_f], but I have concerns. While I’m not religious myself and I actually love the mythological [name_f]Lilith[/name_f] and what she represents to me, I am concerned that this may offend people who view her as a demon in their religion. Anyone who is Jewish, would someone using the name [name_f]Lilith[/name_f] be offensive to you?

[PRSing]

Jew here. Would not be offended. It’s a strong name.

[Elle1]

I adore Lilith This name has been discussed quite a bit on this forum, so I’ll put some links below.

In the first link, I provide my two cents on the name in a comment. And the second link is my own post from a while back.

But I’ll admit that I don’t mind offending people with my feminism… I think that the people who “believe” in Lilith’s origin story have to believe that she, as an equal to Adam, was wrong and unnatural. She is only a demon because she was cast out of the Garden for not obeying her husband and demanding equality. If someone finds that “wrong” then everything about who I am, as a person, is going to automatically offend them I might as well name my kid something that offends them too. That said, if you’re not 100% confident in the name, I suggest rethinking it.

My friend is Jewish (but not actively practicing) and a feminist. He thinks Lilith is a bad@ss name, especially for someone like me (if I have a daughter one day)

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Lilith - Use it or lose it?

Hello Berries, What do you think of the name [name_f]Lilith[/name_f]? I love it as a variation for [name_f]Lily[/name_f] but the dark mythological connections make me iffy about it. What are your thoughts on the sibset [name_f]Victoria[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] & [name_f]Lilith[/name_f] ____? Thank you in advance for your input.

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Unexpected doubts

Hello everyone! I’ve had my girl name picked out for about a year (will start TTC in a few months) but now I’m having doubts. Which is very unexpected because I felt 100% sure for so long. [name_f]My[/name_f] girl first name is [name_f]Lilith[/name_f]. I love this name and the meaning/mythology behind it. I’m aware that every character in TV, movies, and books with a [name_f]Lilith[/name_f] are villains or antagonists. But my mom is hung up on [name_f]Lilith[/name_f] from [name_m]Frazier[/nam…

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Lilith comments

[Kipperbo1]

I totally agree! I think she is really badass. I do have close family friends who are jewish though, as is a large part of my town which is why i was concerned. It’s more a concern of respecting their religion rather than offending them.

[Elle1]

In that case, I suggest asking them. You don’t have to tell them YOU’RE thinking of using the name. You could say you met, or heard of, a kid with the name, and you’re curious about their thoughts.

Different Jewish people are going to have different opinions on this, so I think going to the people who would be in your child’s life would be a good idea.

[baya44]

Hi, Jew here!!

I am a conservative Jew and I definitely think [name_f]Lilith[/name_f] is ok. [name_f]My[/name_f] reform friends think so too, however I’m not sure ho Orthodox Jews would feel about this, but I think it’s totally ok.

[pinkbar]

Greetings from another Jew. I would find it puzzling if someone named their Jewish daughter [name_f]Lilith[/name_f]. It seems like something my mother would put in her made-up category “WE don’t do that”. However, I don’t think it’s offensive (at least it isn’t to me).

I would actually assume that the name is somewhat offensive, or at least off-putting to some [name_u]Christian[/name_u] denominations . [name_m]Don[/name_m]’t ask me where I got this from.

[Jujubee1]

Jew here. Not offensive at all… I didn’t even know about this until I just now looked it up. Like someone mentioned, maybe an orthodox would have some issue w it, but they have issues w most things so I wouldn’t worry about it whatsoever!!! Beautiful name.