Girl
Tilly
TIL-ee
Beautiful But Not Top 100 ↑ Rising
✦ Meaning
“Diminutive of Matilda meaning 'mighty in battle' from Germanic 'maht' and 'hild,' conveying unexpected strength in a sweet package.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #952 in the United States.
Origin
Germanic
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Til
Style
VintagePlayfulSoftTimeless
Famous Bearers
- Tilly (Little Women variant)
- Tilly and the Buttons (blog)
- Tilly (contemporary usage)
Cross-Cultural Notes
Works across English and Germanic cultures
People Also Ask
Diminutive of Matilda meaning 'mighty in battle' from Germanic 'maht' and 'hild,' conveying unexpected strength in a sweet package.
Tilly is currently ranked #952 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.
Popular nicknames for Tilly include Til.
Names that pair beautifully with Tilly include Beatrix, Marigold, Darla, Jasper.