Tilly

Meaning of Tilly

Tilly is often a short form of Matilda, meaning "mighty in battle". It can also be a nickname for other names like Ottilie.

Tilly has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Tilly

After ranking as high as #954 in 2024, Tilly has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Tilly

• Tilly Ramsay
  British celebrity chef and presenter
• Tilly Keeper
  British actress
• Tilly Smith
  Tsunami survivor and geologist
• Tilly Bagshawe
  British author and journalist
• Tilly Losch
  Austrian dancer and actress

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Questions about the name Tilly

What does the name Tilly mean?

Tilly means tilly is often a short form of matilda, meaning "mighty in battle". it can also be a nickname for other names like ottilie, and it comes from German origins.

Is Tilly a boy's or a girl's name?

Tilly is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Tilly?

Tilly did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Tilly most popular?

Tilly peaked at #954 in 2024.