Tilly
til-ee
US Popularity:1927
Origin:German
Meaning:Mighty in battle
Tilly is a girl’s name of German origin, meaning “mighty in battle”. A variant of Tilda, Mauda, and an abbreviation of Matilda, this title is perfect for the powerful little girl who is ready to take on the world as though she owns it. The titular character of the popular book-turned-movie-turned-musical by Roald Dahl, Matilda triumphs over her tyrants with the help of a little magic and a lot of love. Looking to this inspirational individual, baby Tilly will never fail to see her strength in any circumstance.
Tilly Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Tilly is currently #919 on The Bump
Girl:Tilly is currently #418 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Tilly is currently #1927 in U.S. births
Girl:Tilly is currently #746 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1927
in 2022
+ 182
from 2021
Sources
Name Doctor, Tilly
Behind the Name, Tilly, July 2008
Behind the Name, Matilda, December 2022
Ancestry, Maude Family History
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