Male Name
Tolly
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
archaic English
cricketers
diminutives
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
58/100
youthful140%
informal140%
common65%
natural65%
strange80%
simple140%
comedic140%
Meaning & Etymology
Tolly is a diminutive form of the name Bartholomew, which is of Aramaic origin meaning 'son of Talmai' or 'son of the furrows'. It is used both as a given name and a surname, with notable historical and cultural significance.
Etymology
Original Form:
Bartholomew
Evolution:
From Bartholomew to Tolly, a common diminutive form in English-speaking cultures.
Source:
Historical linguistic records and name etymology studies.