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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Pet form of Matilda, meaning 'mighty in battle'
- Origin
- English (pet form of Matilda)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- TIL-ee
Tilly is a pet form of Matilda, carrying that name's meaning of 'mighty in battle,' with English roots. It's pronounced TIL-ee, and it lands as both a bold and a clean, modern pick — a short, punchy name with a strong meaning behind it.
Meaning & Origin of Tilly
Meaning: Pet form of Matilda, meaning 'mighty in battle'.
Origin: English (pet form of Matilda).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Tilly
TIL-eeIPA /ˈtɪli/
Popularity of Tilly
Tilly sat at #953 in the SSA's 2024 rankings with 273 babies given the name — and that's also its all-time peak across the SSA's full 1912-2024 record, meaning it has never ranked higher than it does right now.
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FAQ
What does the name Tilly mean?
Pet form of Matilda, meaning ‘mighty in battle’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Tilly?
Tilly is pronounced TIL-ee (IPA: /ˈtɪli/).
Is Tilly a popular name right now?
Tilly is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #953 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1912–2024.)
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