#9532024 rank
2024peak year
2,298babies named Tilly since 1880
▲ +61%5-year trend
Tilly popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Tilly mean?
A diminutive of Matilda, from the Germanic 'maht' (might) and 'hild' (battle), meaning 'mighty in battle'. Now enjoying an independent revival in Britain.
OriginGermanic
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, classic
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Spellings & variants
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