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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. Kathrine96%
  2. Patrica96%
  3. Lorri96%
  4. Karolyn96%
  5. Caren96%
  6. Marta96%
  7. Johnna96%
  8. Cathryn96%
  9. Lyndon96%
  10. Reta96%

Bottom 10

  1. Mitzi42%
  2. Madonna42%
  3. Louann42%
  4. Lolita42%
  5. Kitty42%
  6. Elvis42%
  7. Dorinda43%
  8. Zina43%
  9. Shirlene46%
  10. Sheree46%

Love potential for Tilly

Top 10

  1. Patrica96%
  2. Nan96%
  3. Deann95%
  4. Diann95%
  5. Suzan95%
  6. Reta94%
  7. Johnna94%
  8. Teressa93%
  9. Rob92%
  10. Marybeth92%

Bottom 10

  1. Kitty42%
  2. Venus42%
  3. Lolita42%
  4. Caryl42%
  5. Madonna42%
  6. Mitzi42%
  7. Sheree42%
  8. Edie42%
  9. Elvis42%
  10. Nena42%

Professional potential for Tilly

Top 10

  1. Toney96%
  2. Barton92%
  3. Lawerence90%
  4. Vikki89%
  5. Minerva87%
  6. Fredric87%
  7. Karyn85%
  8. Rob85%
  9. Kathie85%
  10. Marta85%

Bottom 10

  1. Lolita42%
  2. Deidre42%
  3. Georgette42%
  4. Unknown42%
  5. Gay42%
  6. Suzette43%
  7. Lenny43%
  8. Artis44%
  9. Jacky46%
  10. Zina46%

Crush potential for Tilly

Top 10

  1. Lorri91%
  2. Teressa91%
  3. Patrica89%
  4. Leeann89%
  5. Luann89%
  6. Curtiss89%
  7. Roseanna87%
  8. Dorene87%
  9. Lyndon87%
  10. Benita87%

Bottom 10

  1. Felton42%
  2. Zina44%
  3. Nanette47%
  4. Edie47%
  5. Dino48%
  6. Elvis49%
  7. Merry50%
  8. Lolita51%
  9. Moira52%
  10. Robby52%
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