Female Name
Tillie
ˈtɪl.i
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
Anne of Green Gables characters
currently out of the US top 1000
diminutives
ends in -ie
ends in -lie
illustrators
King of the Hill characters
Radford family
Will and Grace characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
74/100
youthful100%
informal65%
natural120%
wholesome140%
delicate65%
refined120%
Meaning & Etymology
Tillie is a diminutive form of the name Matilda, which itself originates from the Germanic name Mahthildis, meaning 'strength in battle'. The name Tillie has been used affectionately to denote a person of strength and resilience, often associated with historical figures and characters in literature and film.
Etymology
Original Form:
Matilda
Evolution:
From Mahthildis to Matilda, then shortened to Tillie
Source:
Germanic origins