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Tullulah

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Pronounced tuh-LOO-luh /təˈluː.lə/Medium

Meaning: Tullulah is a spelling of Tallulah, from the Georgia place name Tallulah Falls, generally traced to a Choctaw word often glossed 'leaping water.' The gloss is traditional rather than firmly documented, which we note. It is also an Irish name (Tuilelaith) by a separate route.Low

In 30 seconds: Water on the move: Tullulah spells Tallulah, tied to a Choctaw place name often read as 'leaping water' (said 'tuh-LOO-luh').
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Origin LowAmerican, Choctaw
MeaningTullulah is a spelling of Tallulah, from the Georgia place name Tallulah Falls, generally traced to a Choctaw word often glossed 'leaping water.' The gloss is traditional rather than firmly documented, which we note. It is also an Irish name (Tuilelaith) by a separate route.
U.S. rank (2024)#13315 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 14

History & Origin

Tullulah is a spelling of Tallulah, taken from Tallulah Falls in Georgia; the name is generally traced to a Choctaw word and glossed 'leaping water,' a reading that is traditional rather than firmly proven, which we note. The actress Tallulah Bankhead made it famous. A separate Irish name, Tuilelaith, has also fed the modern name (said 'tuh-LOO-luh').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. in this spelling. Very rare, lively, and respelled.

Did you know? Tallulah Falls in Georgia gave the name its music, and the gloss 'leaping water' has traveled with it — though the etymology is traditional rather than firmly documented, which we note.
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Tullulah — Spelling of Tallulah; Tallulah Falls, Georgia; Choctaw gloss traditional

Variations

TallulahTalulahTalula

Nicknames

LulaTally

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tullulah mean?

Tullulah spells Tallulah, from a Georgia place name traced to a Choctaw word often glossed 'leaping water.' The gloss is traditional, which we note.

How do you pronounce Tullulah?

It's said tuh-LOO-luh /təˈluː.lə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Tullulah a boy or girl name?

Tullulah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Tullulah?

Tullulah is a very rare spelling for girls in the U.S.

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