Girl Name · Germanic Origin
Tilly
Considering Tilly? It is a girl name whose meaning is "Battle-mighty", rooted in Germanic naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Telly.
Tilly meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Battle-mighty
Origin: Germanic naming roots help connect Tilly to related Germanic baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Tilly as T·I·L·L·Y, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Tilly is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Tilly variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Tillya, Tillye, Tillyy, Till.
- Nicknames: Til and T.
- Middle names: Pair Tilly with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Tilly middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Telly, Tully, Tillie, Twila, Twyla — full picks on the sibling names for Tilly guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Tilly? Browse our names like Tilly guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Tilly
What does the name Tilly mean?
Tilly means "Battle-mighty" and is of Germanic origin.
What is the origin of Tilly?
Tilly originates in Germanic naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Tilly?
Tilly has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Tilly a boy's or girl's name?
Tilly is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Tilly in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Tilly sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Tilly?
Names that share Tilly's sound and style include Telly, Tully, Tillie, Twila, Twyla.
What middle names pair well with Tilly?
Good middle-name fits for Tilly pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Tilly is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Tilly is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Tilly?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Tilly share its rhythm without rhyming — Telly, Tully, Tillie all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.