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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:

Gender G-GG-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Tilly

Top 10

  1. Adalyn94%
  2. Noelle94%
  3. Emilia94%
  4. Adeline94%
  5. Norah91%
  6. Mara91%
  7. Gianna90%
  8. Harmony89%
  9. Eve88%
  10. Camilla88%

Bottom 10

  1. Scarlett42%
  2. Kali52%
  3. Millie55%
  4. Nova57%
  5. Piper58%
  6. Phoebe58%
  7. Nyla58%
  8. Genesis59%
  9. Raelynn59%
  10. Kinsley60%

Love potential for Tilly

Top 10

  1. Noelle81%
  2. Penelope80%
  3. Emilia78%
  4. Adelaide78%
  5. Hadley77%
  6. Camilla77%
  7. Harmony76%
  8. Adeline75%
  9. Adalyn75%
  10. Josie72%

Bottom 10

  1. Scarlett42%
  2. Kali42%
  3. Luna42%
  4. Iris44%
  5. Aria46%
  6. Willow46%
  7. Aurora51%
  8. Nyla51%
  9. Matilda52%
  10. Athena53%

Professional potential for Tilly

Top 10

  1. Adelaide95%
  2. Emilia82%
  3. Gianna81%
  4. Lexi80%
  5. Kennedy79%
  6. Alina76%
  7. Adeline76%
  8. Camilla76%
  9. Liliana76%
  10. Elaina76%

Bottom 10

  1. Luna42%
  2. Nola48%
  3. Paisley48%
  4. Lyla48%
  5. Nyla48%
  6. Adalynn48%
  7. Willow50%
  8. Ryleigh50%
  9. Aria51%
  10. Nova52%

Crush potential for Tilly

Top 10

  1. Noelle81%
  2. Harmony79%
  3. Emilia79%
  4. Norah77%
  5. Camilla77%
  6. Alayna77%
  7. Brielle77%
  8. Adalyn76%
  9. Delilah76%
  10. Valentina76%

Bottom 10

  1. Millie49%
  2. Nyla51%
  3. Willow52%
  4. Scarlett52%
  5. Phoebe53%
  6. Evangeline54%
  7. Kali54%
  8. Piper55%
  9. Matilda56%
  10. Luna56%
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