Twila

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Twila Pronunciation

Twila is pronounced TWY-lah /ˈtwaɪ.lɑ/High

Meaning: American name likely from 'twilight' — or from French étoile, 'star', or 'twill', woven double-thread; routes debatedLow

In 30 seconds: The hour between dog and wolf: Twila names the twilight — prairie-poetic, gently silver. An American original from the lamp-lighting hour.

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Origin MediumEnglish, American

MeaningAmerican name likely from 'twilight' — or from French étoile, 'star', or 'twill', woven double-thread; routes debated

U.S. rank (2024)#3942 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births38 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1960

Total births (all-time)≈ 11,877

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Twila is an American original, most readably from 'twilight' — with proposed threads to French étoile, 'star', and woven 'twill' (the routes are debated, which we note). It glowed in early-20th-century records, dusk made name.

It registers thinly today. Rare, twilight at the leading root, and prairie-poetic.

Did you know? Twila bloomed on American prairies a century before the Twilight saga — possibly woven from 'twilight', French étoile ('star'), or double-woven 'twill'; the dusk reading leads.

Overall data confidence 60%

Behind the Name — Twila — routes debated

Variations

TwylaTwilla

Nicknames

Twi

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If you like Twila…

Twyla— the y-spelled sister form

Luna— a fellow night-sky favorite

Star— the companion celestial word-name

Aurora— the dawn to its dusk

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Twila?

Twila is pronounced TWY-lah (/ˈtwaɪ.lɑ/). Press play above to hear Twila said aloud.

How do you say Twila?

Twila is said TWY-lah (/ˈtwaɪ.lɑ/). Press play above to hear Twila said aloud.

What does the name Twila mean?

Twila is most readably from 'twilight', with debated threads to étoile ('star') and 'twill'.

Is Twila a boy or girl name?

Twila is a girl's name.

How popular is Twila?

Twila is a rare vintage name in the U.S.