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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. Marianne96%
  2. Cathleen96%
  3. Debora96%
  4. Patti96%
  5. Patty96%
  6. Jeri96%
  7. Frankie96%
  8. Betsy95%
  9. Gregg95%
  10. Patrice94%

Bottom 10

  1. Vicky42%
  2. Garry44%
  3. Rudy46%
  4. Pam46%
  5. Janis48%
  6. Freddy49%
  7. Jeannie53%
  8. Matt53%
  9. Joey54%
  10. Timmy54%

Love potential for Tilly

Top 10

  1. Janette96%
  2. Jeanine92%
  3. Bernadette91%
  4. Debora88%
  5. Nadine88%
  6. Stewart87%
  7. Doreen87%
  8. Patty87%
  9. Patti87%
  10. Polly86%

Bottom 10

  1. Matt42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Vicky42%
  4. Pam42%
  5. Van43%
  6. Byron43%
  7. Garry46%
  8. Daryl47%
  9. Greg49%
  10. Rudy49%

Professional potential for Tilly

Top 10

  1. Betsy89%
  2. Nelson88%
  3. Loren85%
  4. Cathleen85%
  5. Cleveland85%
  6. Debora84%
  7. Pete84%
  8. Jeri82%
  9. Marianne82%
  10. Frankie82%

Bottom 10

  1. Dee42%
  2. Paulette44%
  3. Daryl45%
  4. Tammie46%
  5. Garry47%
  6. Rudy47%
  7. Sandy48%
  8. Matt48%
  9. Lorie48%
  10. Monte48%

Crush potential for Tilly

Top 10

  1. Brad90%
  2. Sheri88%
  3. Patti87%
  4. Patty87%
  5. Debora86%
  6. Clay84%
  7. Dewayne84%
  8. Tammie84%
  9. Jeri82%
  10. Ladonna82%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Freddy47%
  3. Jeannie49%
  4. Timmy49%
  5. Garry52%
  6. Byron52%
  7. Marty52%
  8. Sammy53%
  9. Roxanne53%
  10. Rudy53%
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