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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. Clark96%
  2. Lincoln96%
  3. Solomon96%
  4. Emmett96%
  5. Bennett96%
  6. Jude96%
  7. Winston96%
  8. Adalyn94%
  9. Noelle94%
  10. Emilia94%

Bottom 10

  1. Scarlett42%
  2. Maverick45%
  3. Kali52%
  4. Zayden53%
  5. Charley53%
  6. Phoenix53%
  7. Millie55%
  8. Harley57%
  9. Nova57%
  10. Piper58%

Love potential for Tilly

Top 10

  1. Emmett87%
  2. Lincoln86%
  3. Clark82%
  4. Thaddeus82%
  5. Noelle81%
  6. Penelope80%
  7. Solomon80%
  8. Asher80%
  9. Beau79%
  10. Cruz79%

Bottom 10

  1. Scarlett42%
  2. Maverick42%
  3. Kali42%
  4. River42%
  5. Holden42%
  6. Luna42%
  7. Phoenix42%
  8. Iris44%
  9. Zayden45%
  10. Ryder46%

Professional potential for Tilly

Top 10

  1. Lincoln96%
  2. Adelaide95%
  3. Solomon92%
  4. Winston85%
  5. Clark85%
  6. Titus83%
  7. Emilia82%
  8. Gianna81%
  9. Emiliano81%
  10. Lexi80%

Bottom 10

  1. River42%
  2. Zayden42%
  3. Holden42%
  4. Luna42%
  5. Lyric45%
  6. Zane46%
  7. Nola48%
  8. Paisley48%
  9. Lane48%
  10. Stevie48%

Crush potential for Tilly

Top 10

  1. Winston85%
  2. Clark84%
  3. Leonel83%
  4. Brantley83%
  5. Lincoln82%
  6. Emmett81%
  7. Blair81%
  8. Noelle81%
  9. Lane81%
  10. Graham80%

Bottom 10

  1. Finn47%
  2. Phoenix48%
  3. Millie49%
  4. Maverick50%
  5. Nyla51%
  6. River52%
  7. Charley52%
  8. Willow52%
  9. Scarlett52%
  10. Phoebe53%
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