Tillie
English · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Tillie
Tillie is a diminutive form of Matilda, derived from the Germanic elements "maht" (might/strength) and "hild" (battle), meaning "mighty in battle." The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures and Germanic regions since the medieval period, with notable usage in Victorian England and among European nobility.
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Etymology
Tillie is a diminutive form of Matilda, derived from the Germanic elements "maht" (might/strength) and "hild" (battle), meaning "mighty in battle." The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures and Germanic regions since the medieval period, with notable usage in Victorian England and among European nobility.
Tillie currently ranks #1,269 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1915.
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