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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. Adrian96%
  2. Jocelyn96%
  3. Jacob96%
  4. Kaitlyn96%
  5. Isabelle96%
  6. Isabella96%
  7. Paige93%
  8. Isabel92%
  9. Jesus92%
  10. Colin92%

Bottom 10

  1. Hailey42%
  2. Kylie42%
  3. Maggie42%
  4. Max45%
  5. Zoe45%
  6. Savannah49%
  7. Angelina52%
  8. Oscar52%
  9. Andy54%
  10. Zoey54%

Love potential for Tilly

Top 10

  1. Jacob90%
  2. Bailey89%
  3. Jocelyn85%
  4. Paige83%
  5. Landon82%
  6. Jesus81%
  7. Hector80%
  8. Faith80%
  9. Jose80%
  10. Eduardo79%

Bottom 10

  1. Maggie42%
  2. Kylie42%
  3. Angelina42%
  4. Max42%
  5. Ivan42%
  6. Hailey42%
  7. Dylan42%
  8. Maya44%
  9. Zoe45%
  10. Savannah46%

Professional potential for Tilly

Top 10

  1. Grant86%
  2. Kaitlyn85%
  3. Adrian85%
  4. Eduardo85%
  5. Hector83%
  6. Juan83%
  7. Isabelle82%
  8. Isabel82%
  9. Isabella82%
  10. Antonio81%

Bottom 10

  1. Autumn42%
  2. Zoe46%
  3. Kaylee47%
  4. Jayden50%
  5. Zoey50%
  6. Ian51%
  7. Dylan51%
  8. Cole51%
  9. Destiny51%
  10. Aubrey51%

Crush potential for Tilly

Top 10

  1. Paige86%
  2. Landon85%
  3. Jacob82%
  4. Spencer81%
  5. Blake81%
  6. Bailey80%
  7. Mason80%
  8. Adrian80%
  9. Angelina80%
  10. Preston79%

Bottom 10

  1. Zoe46%
  2. Juan48%
  3. Maggie49%
  4. Savannah49%
  5. Hailey49%
  6. Ivan49%
  7. Zoey51%
  8. Lily52%
  9. Maya53%
  10. Andy53%
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