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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. Marvin52%
  2. Calvin57%
  3. Alvin59%
  4. Jack64%
  5. Milton64%
  6. Roland67%
  7. Clyde67%
  8. Melvin67%
  9. Herbert68%
  10. Maurice69%

Love potential for Tally

Top 10

  1. Louis87%
  2. Lester87%
  3. Elmer87%
  4. Clifford86%
  5. Joe80%
  6. Alfred80%
  7. Frank80%
  8. Chester79%
  9. Floyd78%
  10. Leroy78%

Bottom 10

  1. Calvin49%
  2. Arnold52%
  3. Marvin53%
  4. Leonard53%
  5. Lloyd54%
  6. Edwin56%
  7. Clyde57%
  8. Ralph57%
  9. Herbert58%
  10. Sam59%

Professional potential for Tally

Top 10

  1. Walter92%
  2. Harry92%
  3. Henry92%
  4. Arnold91%
  5. Clarence89%
  6. Louis89%
  7. Jack83%
  8. Frank82%
  9. Howard82%
  10. Harold82%

Bottom 10

  1. Clyde43%
  2. Marvin52%
  3. Alvin55%
  4. Melvin56%
  5. Calvin57%
  6. Floyd57%
  7. Ralph58%
  8. Leon60%
  9. George60%
  10. Harvey60%

Crush potential for Tally

Bottom 10

  1. Herbert47%
  2. Jack48%
  3. Leonard49%
  4. Milton51%
  5. Roland51%
  6. Maurice53%
  7. Joe55%
  8. Eugene56%
  9. Edwin56%
  10. Gene56%
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