Dilys - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Dilys \d(i)-lys, dil-ys\ is pronounced de-LEES. It is of Welsh origin, and its meaning is "perfect; true, reliable". Dates from the mid-19th century.

Dilys has 4 variant forms: Dillys, Dylis, Dyllis and Dylyd.

For more information, see also the related name Nerys.

Baby names that sound like Dilys are Delyse and Delis.

Dilys is a very rare female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Dilys. Click here to compare Dilys with related baby names.