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GirlNative American

Tallulah

tuh-LOO-luh

Popularity

#815

rising

Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

Native American

Total Births

3,819

Peak Year

#342 in 2023

First Recorded

1917

Style

Vintage, Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Tallulah is believed to be a Choctaw Native American name meaning 'leaping water' or 'waterfall'.

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Numerology

5

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

VivaciousDramaticCharmingUnique

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