Male Name
Till
ˈtɪl
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
Alien Stage characters
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flugelhornists
folk heroes
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metal musicians
rock musicians
rock singers
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
77/100
youthful80%
informal160%
strong120%
strange120%
simple175%
Meaning & Etymology
The name 'Till' originates from the medieval Low German diminutive 'Tielo', derived from names beginning with Old High German 'diota' or Old Frankish 'þeoda', meaning 'people'. It is historically significant in German folklore through the character Till Eulenspiegel, a trickster figure.
Etymology
Original Form:
Tielo
Evolution:
From Tielo to Till
Source:
Medieval Low German