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Tillee

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Pronounced TIL-ee /ˈtɪl.i/High

Meaning: A spelling of Tilly — a short form of Matilda, from the Germanic, 'mighty in battle' (maht, 'might', + hild, 'battle')Low

In 30 seconds: Mighty in battle: Tillee spells Tilly. Crisp, vintage, and warm (said 'TIL-ee').
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningA spelling of Tilly — a short form of Matilda, from the Germanic, 'mighty in battle' (maht, 'might', + hild, 'battle')
U.S. rank (2024)#10170 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 30

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420162024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tillee is a spelling of Tilly — a short form of Matilda, from the Germanic, 'mighty in battle' (maht, 'might', + hild, 'battle'). A crisp, vintage name (said 'TIL-ee').

In the U.S. and U.K. it appears as a spelling of the vintage Tilly. Rare in this spelling, mighty-in-battle at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Matilda is 'mighty in battle' in Germanic (maht + hild) — Tillee is a spelling of the short form Tilly, crisp and vintage (said 'TIL-ee').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Tilly — Germanic; short form of Matilda

Variations

TillyTillieMatilda

Nicknames

Till

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If you like Tillee…

Tilly— the standard spelling
Tillie— a kin spelling
Milly— a fellow -illy vintage girls' name
Hattie— a companion vintage girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tillee mean?

Tillee spells Tilly — a short form of Matilda, Germanic 'mighty in battle' (maht + hild).

How do you pronounce Tillee?

It's said TIL-ee /ˈtɪl.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tillee a boy or girl name?

Tillee is a girl's name.

How popular is Tillee?

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

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