Telly
TEL-ee
Popularity
#13980
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Greek
Total Births
1,609
Peak Year
#312 in 1974
First Recorded
1967
Style
Cute & Playful, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Telly is usually a diminutive of Aristotelis (Greek), meaning 'best purpose'. Can also be related to the Greek word 'tele' which means 'far'.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Telly Savalas
Known for playing Kojak.
Personality Traits
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