What is the origin of the name Tolliver?

Tolliver is a name of English origin.

How do you pronounce Tolliver?

Tolliver is pronounced TAH-lih-ver.

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Tolliver

TAH-lih-ver

Letters

Syllables

Origin

English

Total Births

Peak Year

#7 in 2016

First Recorded

1917

Style

Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An English surname turned given name, meaning 'one who collects tolls'. It indicates a person associated with collecting taxes.

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Toll Tolly Oliver

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Numerology

The Seeker

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Nicknames

Toll Tolly Oliver

Similar Names

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Personality Traits

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