Tallulah
tuh-LOO-luh
Tallulah is a girl’s name of Native American origin, meaning “Tallulah is believed to be a Choctaw Native American name meaning 'leaping water' or 'waterfall'.”. It currently ranks #815 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2023.
What Tallulah Means
“Tallulah is believed to be a Choctaw Native American name meaning 'leaping water' or 'waterfall'.”
The Story of Tallulah
Imagine a name that sounds like laughter echoing from a hidden waterfall, a name that carries the wild energy of rushing water.
Tallulah is whispered to originate from the Choctaw language, carrying the evocative meaning 'leaping water' or 'waterfall'. This name’s journey is not one of ancient empires, but of the enduring spirit of the land itself, resonating with the power and grace of nature's flow. It evokes images of untamed rivers and cascading falls, connecting your child to a primal, vibrant force.
When you first say 'Tallulah' aloud, you might feel a surge of energy, like the rush of cool water over your hands. It’s a name that promises a daughter full of life, someone who will move through the world with a vivacious spirit and a captivating charm. You can picture her laughter, bright and clear as a mountain stream, filling every room she enters.
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The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Tallulah Bankhead
American actress of stage and screen
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#342 in 2023
Total Births
3,819
First Recorded
1917
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