Tilly

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Tilly is a shortened version of Matilda, which means "strength in battle" or "might in battle."
Pronunciation
TIL-ee
Tilly is pronounced as "til-ee" or "til-ey."
Popularity
Tilly is not a very common name and is therefore considered to be a unique choice. It has mostly remained in moderate popularity in English-speaking countries, such as the United States and the United Kingdom.

cartoon of the name Tilly
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Tilly Name meanings & History

Tilly is a diminutive form of the name Matilda, which has Germanic roots. It was popularized in England during the 12th century. Tilly is a shortened version of Matilda, which means "strength in battle" or "might in battle.". Diminutive of Matilda. Tilly is primarily used as a first name for girls, but it can also be used as a middle name or a nickname.

Zodiac Sign of Tilly: Truth Sagittarius,Doubting Thomas Pisces

Synonyms of Tilly:

T: Doubting Thomas,Testy,Tireless,Tacky,Talkative,Touchy,Truth

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

L: Lover,Lovely,Lazy,Languid,Liaison,Luscious,Legal

Y: Yen/money,Yin/Yang,Youth-giving

Tilly is:

  • a Informal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Famous people named Tilly include Tilly Losch, an Austrian dancer and actress, and Tilly Armstrong, a Canadian Olympic swimmer.

2.) Tilly (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: Mighty in battle

Other Forms: Tillee, Tilley, Tilli, Tillie


3.) Tilly (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: (German) cute; strong

Other Forms: Till, Tillee, Tillie


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