Tilly Name Origin
/TIL-ee/-
British (Celtic/English) 60%
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American (Anglo-American) 30%
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Australian (Anglo-Australian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Tilly
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Name Origin
Tilly is a diminutive form of the name Matilda, which has Germanic roots meaning 'mighty in battle.' It became popular in English-speaking countries as a standalone name, especially in Britain and its former colonies.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Tilly each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).