Tillie

Female

Meaning

Battle Strength

Origin

Germanic

Pronunciation

/ˈtɪli/

Traits associated with the name Tillie:

Dogs named Tillie tend to be loving, industrious, and strong-willed. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Tillie?

Naming your dog Tillie suggests that you have a fondness for traditional, classic names. It also suggests that you have a strong sense of nostalgia and a love of the past.

Is Tillie a good dog name?

Tillie has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Tillie isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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1,070
New York City Dog Name Database
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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Tillie is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Tillie was, in the past month, the 2230th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Tillie is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Tillie was viewed 76 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Tillie's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Tillie is most adored in Kentucky, Oklahoma and Oregon.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Missouri, Nebraska and District of Columbia.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Tillie.

Most popular breeds named Tillie:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. Boxer
  3. Jack Russell Terrier
  4. Australian Shepherd
  5. Lhasa Apso

Tillie is found in these categories:

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Popular during the 19th century, it's now a nostalgic canine moniker.

Dog names like Tillie:

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Battle Strength
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Tillie dog name meaning

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Olivia (North Dakota, United States)
My dog is named Tillie because it is unique and we almost got a dog named Jett. If you can have a Jett with two t's, you can have a Tillie with an ending "ie!"
December 18, 2023

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