Tell is a surname of uncertain root, borne by the legendary Swiss archer William Tell; also read as the English word 'tell' (we note the legend). A crisp, modern name (said 'TEL').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-turned-given-name. Rare, William-Tell at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Tell is a surname borne by the legendary Swiss archer William Tell (also read as the English word 'tell') — a crisp, storied name (we note the legend; said 'TEL').

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References — Tell — surname; legend; routes uncertain

Variations

TelTello

Nicknames

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Tel— a kin spelling

Dell— a sound-neighbor -ell boys' name

Nell— a companion -ell name

Will— a fellow English choice

Quill— shares Tell's English roots

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What does the name Tell mean?

Tell is a surname of uncertain root, borne by the legendary Swiss archer William Tell; also the English word. We note the legend.

How do you pronounce Tell?

It's said TEL /ˈtɛl/ — one syllable.

Is Tell a boy or girl name?

Tell is a boy's name.

How popular is Tell?

Tell is a very rare name in the U.S.