What’s in a name?
People always ask, “Where did the name liliputians come from?” That, and how to say it.
Well, liliputians was chosen for a couple of reasons. First of all, I love the play on words with my daughter Lily’s name kind of being hidden inside. That only makes sense, as she is the inspiration for the brand.
Liliput also was a familiar childhood place, as Gulliver’s Travels was one of my favorite stories. I loved the part of the story where Gulliver wakes up on the beach surrounded by all the little liliputians.
Lastly, the name liliputians has a history both in NYC and in children’s fashions. In 1879, Best & Company founded the Liliputian Bazaar at 60 West 23rd Street in NYC. It was a leading fashion house and specialized in fine children’s wear.
Oh, and I almost forgot! Lilputians is said like this (lill-uh-pyoo’-shuns).
