Tilghman
Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Tilghman
Tilghman derives from the Old English elements "til" (sturdy/firm) and "man" (man), meaning "a sturdy or resolute man." The name is primarily associated with English and American usage, with notable historical figures including the Tilghman family of Maryland colonial prominence and General Tench Tilghman, a Revolutionary War officer.
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Etymology
Tilghman derives from the Old English elements "til" (sturdy/firm) and "man" (man), meaning "a sturdy or resolute man." The name is primarily associated with English and American usage, with notable historical figures including the Tilghman family of Maryland colonial prominence and General Tench Tilghman, a Revolutionary War officer.
Tilghman currently ranks #14,068 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1922.
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