Telly
Pronunciation: [ t-EHL-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Telly first appeared in US Social Security records in 1967.
Over 1,527 babies have been named Telly in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Telly is past its peak , currently ranked #30,044 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,044
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Telly
Telly is a boy name .
Is Telly a boy or girl name? Telly is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,044 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #16,605. Telly is more commonly used as a girl name.
Telly is currently ranked #30,044 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Telly include Tel, Tey, Teie, and Telkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Telly include Teller . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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