Lillian Russell was christened Helen Louise Leonard. Tony Pastor gave her the name Lillian Russell, for the very practical reason, I believe, that it had so many l's in it, and consequently would look well on a bill-board.
a female given name. (this is the standard american spelling.)
Hyphenation
a fe·male giv·en name. (this I·s the stand·ard A·me·ri·can spelling.)