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Tilly

Girl Name day: November 25
Tilly is a short form of Kaitlyn: on birth records it is written Kaitlyn (164,600 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Kaitlyn page. Also a short form of Mattie, Kaitlynn, Terra.
Origin: Greek (via Irish). Meaning: 'Pure' (via Catherine).
Respelling of Caitlin, the Irish form of Katherine, from Greek Aikaterine linked to 'katharos' (pure).

Name day for Tilly

November 25

Why this day? Tilly is a short form of Kaitlyn, and shares its name day.

Tilly is celebrated in the United States on November 25.

The story of the name Tilly

Tilly is a short form of Kaitlyn. It keeps its origin (Greek (via Irish)) and meaning — 'Pure' (via Catherine), and shares its name day, November 25.

On birth records, Tilly is rarely written as such: the Tillys are Kaitlyns (164,600 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Kaitlyn page. Tilly is also a short form of Mattie, Kaitlynn, Terra.

Frequently asked questions about Tilly

What does Tilly mean?

Tilly is a short form of Kaitlyn, which means 'Pure' (via Catherine).

When is Tilly's name day?

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

Is Tilly a name in its own right?

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

Tilly'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 Tilly

Top 10

  1. Michele96%
  2. Debra96%
  3. Dorothy96%
  4. Katherine96%
  5. Debbie96%
  6. Kathryn96%
  7. Jocelyn96%
  8. Cora96%
  9. Claire96%
  10. Kristen96%

Bottom 10

  1. Hailey42%
  2. Lindsay42%
  3. Lillie42%
  4. Kylie42%
  5. Rita42%
  6. Marilyn42%
  7. Cindy42%
  8. Crystal42%
  9. Melody42%
  10. Tina42%

Love potential for Tilly

Top 10

  1. Jeanette96%
  2. Janet96%
  3. Lorraine92%
  4. Annette91%
  5. Nicole90%
  6. Beverly89%
  7. Denise88%
  8. Christina88%
  9. Kristin88%
  10. Christine88%

Bottom 10

  1. Whitney42%
  2. Maggie42%
  3. Kylie42%
  4. Crystal42%
  5. Lillie42%
  6. Melody42%
  7. Angelina42%
  8. Tina42%
  9. Vanessa42%
  10. Stella42%

Professional potential for Tilly

Top 10

  1. Connie93%
  2. Constance93%
  3. Eleanor89%
  4. Elizabeth89%
  5. Beth89%
  6. Bessie89%
  7. Kathleen85%
  8. Kaitlyn85%
  9. Leona85%
  10. Kay85%

Bottom 10

  1. Autumn42%
  2. Heather42%
  3. Brandy43%
  4. Melody44%
  5. Phyllis45%
  6. April45%
  7. Zoe46%
  8. Jennifer47%
  9. Kaylee47%
  10. Bonnie48%

Crush potential for Tilly

Top 10

  1. Darlene89%
  2. Patsy87%
  3. Patricia87%
  4. Paige86%
  5. Paula84%
  6. Linda84%
  7. Regina84%
  8. Amanda84%
  9. Alicia83%
  10. Tammy83%

Bottom 10

  1. Zoe46%
  2. Bonnie47%
  3. Maggie49%
  4. Savannah49%
  5. Hailey49%
  6. Dora50%
  7. Andrea51%
  8. Agnes51%
  9. Zoey51%
  10. Toni52%
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