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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
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Tilly

Top 10

  1. Sharen96%
  2. Jacquelyne96%
  3. Karlene96%
  4. Cathey96%
  5. Fredia96%
  6. Delaine96%
  7. Karleen96%
  8. Lorretta96%
  9. Pamella96%
  10. Regena96%

Bottom 10

  1. Barbie42%
  2. Suzie42%
  3. Deedee42%
  4. Cinda45%
  5. Vernetta45%
  6. Cyndi48%
  7. Mikki50%
  8. Peri54%
  9. Suzy55%
  10. Cherrie59%

Love potential for Tilly

Top 10

  1. Kathyrn96%
  2. Jeanmarie95%
  3. Georgene95%
  4. Ruthanne95%
  5. Deeann95%
  6. Lorretta94%
  7. Johnette92%
  8. Phylis92%
  9. Theressa92%
  10. Janise92%

Bottom 10

  1. Cinda42%
  2. Suzie42%
  3. Vernetta42%
  4. Barbie42%
  5. Deedee42%
  6. Cyndi44%
  7. Peri47%
  8. Mikki48%
  9. Melodee48%
  10. Cherrie48%

Professional potential for Tilly

Top 10

  1. Eilene89%
  2. Sharyl89%
  3. Janise89%
  4. Jacqualine88%
  5. Frederica87%
  6. Kathern87%
  7. Debrah85%
  8. Janetta85%
  9. Kathyrn85%
  10. Deneen85%

Bottom 10

  1. Mikki42%
  2. Dreama46%
  3. Enola47%
  4. Peri47%
  5. Trudie50%
  6. Suzy50%
  7. Liane50%
  8. Tari50%
  9. Ranae50%
  10. Jacki51%

Crush potential for Tilly

Top 10

  1. Pamella89%
  2. Janise89%
  3. Regena89%
  4. Jacquelyne89%
  5. Eilene89%
  6. Janetta89%
  7. Kathyrn89%
  8. Deeann89%
  9. Lorretta87%
  10. Thresa87%

Bottom 10

  1. Cyndi45%
  2. Peri47%
  3. Merri48%
  4. Merrie48%
  5. Perri48%
  6. Pandora52%
  7. Melodee52%
  8. Mikki52%
  9. Cherrie53%
  10. Marilou53%
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