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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. Michelle96%
  3. Katrina96%
  4. Lisa91%
  5. Deanna90%
  6. Yolanda86%
  7. Christy86%
  8. Amy86%
  9. Angela85%
  10. Tonya84%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina42%
  2. Gina59%
  3. Nina64%
  4. Melissa65%
  5. April66%
  6. Tara66%
  7. Jill67%
  8. Jennifer69%
  9. Wendy69%
  10. Heidi71%

Love potential for Tilly

Top 10

  1. Michelle87%
  2. Michele87%
  3. Amy83%
  4. Tonya81%
  5. Monica79%
  6. Christy79%
  7. Katrina77%
  8. Kimberly77%
  9. Angela76%
  10. Veronica76%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina42%
  2. Jill44%
  3. April50%
  4. Gina54%
  5. Tara56%
  6. Heidi60%
  7. Deanna61%
  8. Melanie61%
  9. Jennifer61%
  10. Wendy62%

Professional potential for Tilly

Top 10

  1. Katrina85%
  2. Yolanda82%
  3. Monica80%
  4. Deanna77%
  5. Tamara73%
  6. Carrie73%
  7. Tonya73%
  8. Veronica73%
  9. Stacey72%
  10. Michelle72%

Bottom 10

  1. Heather42%
  2. April45%
  3. Jennifer47%
  4. Dawn53%
  5. Jill55%
  6. Nina57%
  7. Amy57%
  8. Kimberly58%
  9. Gina60%
  10. Tina60%

Crush potential for Tilly

Top 10

  1. Amy82%
  2. Michelle80%
  3. Michele80%
  4. Katrina79%
  5. Kimberly78%
  6. Melinda76%
  7. Lisa76%
  8. Tanya76%
  9. Jennifer76%
  10. Monica76%

Bottom 10

  1. Heidi53%
  2. Tara56%
  3. Jill57%
  4. Wendy58%
  5. Tina59%
  6. Gina59%
  7. Stacey59%
  8. Nina60%
  9. April62%
  10. Melissa62%
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