Tillie
GirlOrigin: Germanic
Meaning
“pet form of Matilda, Germanic 'mighty in battle'”
Cultural Notes
Diminutive of Matilda popular in the Victorian era; the Germanic root means strength in battle through the elements mahta and hild.
Popularity
Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1910s
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Famous People Named Tillie
- Tillie Olsen (writer)
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