| Meaning | mighty in battle |
| Origin | English, French, German, Scottish |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Til-ly |
About Tilly
Bursting with personality and charm, this diminutive name has blossomed into a standalone choice that radiates playfulness and spirit. Tilly bounces along with an infectious energy that perfectly captures childhood wonder while possessing enough substance to carry into adulthood. The double-L gives it a lovely visual symmetry, while the -y ending adds a touch of sweetness without becoming saccharine. It's a name that makes people smile instinctively, evoking images of curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Despite its informal origins, Tilly has gained recognition as a proper given name in its own right, shedding any sense of being merely a nickname. It works wonderfully for parents seeking something spirited yet grounded, familiar yet not overused. The name's brevity makes it powerful and punchy, eliminating any need for shortening. Tilly suits a child who's adventurous, artistic, and unafraid to color outside the lines while maintaining an essential warmth and accessibility that endears her to everyone she meets.
Nicknames for Tilly
| Til |
| Tils |
| Tillie |
| Tilia |
| Tila |
Famous People Named Tilly
| Tilly Vosburgh | British actress |
| Tilly Losch | Austrian-American dancer and actress |
| Tilly Dunnage | Australian fashion designer and fictional character from "The Dressmaker" |
| Tilly Walnes | British sewing author and founder of "Tilly and the Buttons" |
| Tilly Blackwood | British painter and photographer |
| Tilly Pearce | Australian actress and singer |
| Tilly Ramsay | British television personality and daughter of chef Gordon Ramsay |
| Tilly Gerrard | New Zealand artist |
| Tilly Smith | British schoolgirl who saved lives during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami |
| Tilly Hirst | Australian actress |
| Tilly Key | French singer and actress |
| Tilly Kettle | English portrait painter |
| Tilly Fleischer | German javelin thrower and Olympic champion |
| Tilly Winford | British makeup artist and social media influencer |
Characters Named Tilly
| Tilly Green | Character from the Disney Channel series "Big City Greens" |
| Tilly Masterson | James Bond character |
| Tilly Dunnage | Protagonist in "The Dressmaker" by Rosalie Ham |
| Tilly Brockless | Character in "Skins" TV series |
| Tilly Mitchell | Character in "Escape at Dannemora" TV series |
| Tilly Evans | Character in "The Haunting of Hill House" TV series |
| Tilly Rice | Character in "Thunderbirds Are Go" TV series |
| Tilly Boulter | Character in "Heartbeat" TV series |
| Tilly Poulter | Character in "EastEnders" TV series |
| Tilly Keeper | Character in "Once Upon a Time" TV series |
| Tilly Layne | Character in "Wicked Witches" TV series |
| Tilly Brockman | Character in "The Angel" by Carla Neggers |
| Tilly Trout | Character in "The Trapdoor" animated TV series |
| Tilly Chevalier | Character in "Lark Rise to Candleford" TV series |
| Tilly Hillerman | Character in "Blue Heelers" TV series |
| Tilly Soames | Character in "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen |
| Tilly Miles | Character in "Jonathan Creek" TV series |
| Tilly Thompson | Character in "Home and Away" TV series |