Tillie

Meaning

Tilted or cultivated land.

Etymology

A diminutive form of Matilda, derived from Old German 'Mathilde' meaning 'mighty in battle,' or alternatively from English words related to tilling land. The name became popular as an independent given name in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

About the Name Tillie

Tillie is a charming, vintage-style feminine name that can function as both a diminutive of Matilda and an independent name. It carries a nostalgic, early 20th-century American quality.

Notable Bearers

Historical People Named Tillie