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At a Glance: Name: Tully – Meaning: surname of Gaelic origin (Ó Taithligh / Ó Maol Tuile), no single fixed translation – Origin: Irish (surname) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: TUH-lee
Tully started life as an Irish surname, anglicized from Ó Taithligh or Ó Maol Tuile, and today it's used as a neutral first name (pronounced TUH-lee) with a modern, free-spirited, boho feel. You may see it glossed online as meaning 'hillock, mound,' but that comes from a different root — the Irish place-name element 'tulach' — while the documented surname origin is separate and has no single fixed translation. If Tully appeals to you, it's the surname history and the sound doing the work, not a settled meaning.
Meaning & Origin of Tully
Meaning: Surname of gaelic origin (ó taithligh / ó maol tuile), no single fixed translation.
Origin: Irish (surname).
A common claim: Hillock, mound Actually: Tully is often glossed as 'hillock, mound,' echoing the Irish place-name element 'tulach' — but the documented surname origin is the anglicized Gaelic 'Ó Taithligh' or 'Ó Maol Tuile,' a separate root.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Tully
Phonetic: TUH-lee IPA: /ˈtʌli/
Popularity of Tully
Tully has never been common on the SSA list: it peaked at #1293 back in 1900 with just 6 babies given the name, and by 2024 it sat at #3941 with 38 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1900–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Tully mean?
Surname of gaelic origin (ó taithligh / ó maol tuile), no single fixed translation. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Tully)
How do you pronounce Tully?
Tully is pronounced TUH-lee (IPA: /ˈtʌli/).
Is Tully a popular name right now?
Tully peaked at #1293 in 1900 and is ranked #3941 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1900–2024.)
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