Tilly
TIL-ee
Popularity
#953
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
2,395
Peak Year
#273 in 2024
First Recorded
1912
Style
Cute & Playful, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A short form of Matilda or Ottilie, meaning "battle mighty" or "prosperous in battle."
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Tilly Losch
Austrian dancer, choreographer, actress, painter
Personality Traits
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