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Origin: British

Meaning: Rival

Royalty and children’s literature come together in Rilian, a masculine name whose precise origins are unknown. Believed to have been coined by Irish-born British writer C.S. Lewis for his book, The Silver Chair, as part of The Chronicles of Narnia, Rilian is borne by the Prince of Narnia and rightful heir to the throne. Some suggest Rilian could ultimately derive from the Latin Aemilius, a shared ancestor of the name Emily, meaning “rival.” A sweet and subtle reference to a childhood classic, Rilian is for the courageous tot ready to embark on their destiny.