Tilly

At a Glance: Name: Tilly – Meaning: pet form of Matilda, meaning 'mighty in battle' – Origin: English (pet form of Matilda) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: TIL-ee

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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

Phonetic: TIL-ee   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1912–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Tilly mean?

Pet form of matilda, meaning ‘mighty in battle’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Tilly)

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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