Tellie
Tellie is a girl baby name. Ranked #24,229 in the US, popular nicknames include Tel, Tey, and Telie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Tellie is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Tellie often also consider Darthula, Idah, Concepcion .
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Historical Record
Tellie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 16 babies have been named Tellie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tellie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #24,229 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,229
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Nicknames
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Also a Boy Name
Tellie is also used as a boy name, ranked #42428.
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About the Name Tellie
Tellie is a girl name .
Is Tellie a boy or girl name? Tellie is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #24,229 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #42,428. Tellie is more commonly used as a girl name.
Tellie is currently ranked #24,229 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tellie include Tel, Tey, Telie, and Telly. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis