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Tally

Girl Name day: November 25
Tally is a short form of Katelyn: on birth records it is written Katelyn (132,648 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Katelyn page. Also a short form of Nathalie, Chantal, Talmadge.
Origin: Greek (via Irish). Meaning: Pure.
A modern elaboration of Caitlin, the Irish form of Catherine, ultimately from Greek 'Aikaterine', associated with 'katharos' (pure).

Name day for Tally

November 25

Why this day? Tally is a short form of Katelyn, and shares its name day.

Tally is celebrated in the United States on November 25.

The story of the name Tally

Tally is a short form of Katelyn. It keeps its origin (Greek (via Irish)) and meaning — pure, and shares its name day, November 25.

On birth records, Tally is rarely written as such: the Tallys are Katelyns (132,648 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Katelyn page. Tally is also a short form of Nathalie, Chantal, Talmadge.

Frequently asked questions about Tally

What does Tally mean?

Tally is a short form of Katelyn, which means pure.

When is Tally's name day?

November 25, together with Katelyn: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Tally a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Katelyn.

Tally's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 8/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Tally

Bottom 10

  1. Lizzie42%
  2. Lola42%
  3. Estella50%
  4. Rosie61%
  5. Elva63%
  6. Dixie66%
  7. Opal66%
  8. Goldie66%
  9. Ruthie68%
  10. Lela69%

Love potential for Tally

Bottom 10

  1. Estella42%
  2. Lizzie42%
  3. Lola42%
  4. Fern54%
  5. Opal54%
  6. Elva55%
  7. Elvira58%
  8. Lottie58%
  9. Faye59%
  10. Imogene59%

Professional potential for Tally

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Ila42%
  3. Elva46%
  4. Lela46%
  5. Opal46%
  6. Rhoda49%
  7. Fern50%
  8. Verna50%
  9. Luella50%
  10. Velma50%

Crush potential for Tally

Bottom 10

  1. Lola49%
  2. Inez51%
  3. Elva52%
  4. Ramona52%
  5. Rosie53%
  6. Ruthie53%
  7. Lizzie55%
  8. Alberta56%
  9. Olive56%
  10. Eula58%
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