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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. Debra96%
  2. Debbie96%
  3. Kathryn96%
  4. Judy96%
  5. Paula96%
  6. Patricia96%
  7. Kathleen96%
  8. Catherine96%
  9. Ellen96%
  10. Deborah96%

Bottom 10

  1. Rita42%
  2. Marilyn42%
  3. Cindy42%
  4. Melody42%
  5. Bonnie52%
  6. Toni53%
  7. Joy58%
  8. Georgia59%
  9. Wanda60%
  10. Carla66%

Love potential for Tilly

Top 10

  1. Janet96%
  2. Annette91%
  3. Beverly89%
  4. Denise88%
  5. Christine88%
  6. Patricia87%
  7. Paula87%
  8. Maria86%
  9. Glenda85%
  10. Renee85%

Bottom 10

  1. Melody42%
  2. Cindy42%
  3. Rita42%
  4. Marilyn42%
  5. Wanda43%
  6. Bonnie44%
  7. Carla54%
  8. Toni54%
  9. Georgia57%
  10. Joy58%

Professional potential for Tilly

Top 10

  1. Connie93%
  2. Constance93%
  3. Beth89%
  4. Kathleen85%
  5. Kathryn85%
  6. Karen85%
  7. Catherine85%
  8. Christine84%
  9. Debbie82%
  10. Deborah82%

Bottom 10

  1. Melody44%
  2. Phyllis45%
  3. Bonnie48%
  4. Joy50%
  5. Cindy51%
  6. Peggy52%
  7. Tammy52%
  8. Cheryl53%
  9. Wanda54%
  10. Toni55%

Crush potential for Tilly

Top 10

  1. Darlene89%
  2. Patricia87%
  3. Paula84%
  4. Linda84%
  5. Regina84%
  6. Tammy83%
  7. Deborah82%
  8. Beverly82%
  9. Debbie82%
  10. Debra82%

Bottom 10

  1. Bonnie47%
  2. Toni52%
  3. Connie52%
  4. Constance52%
  5. Roberta53%
  6. Joy53%
  7. Martha53%
  8. Wanda54%
  9. Sue55%
  10. Susan55%
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