Tellie
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,428
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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Also a Girl Name
Tellie is also used as a girl name, ranked #24229.
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"invented name, possibly taming guide,..."
#42,518 in US
Old English origin
"concern, affection"
#42,456 in US
Irish/Celtic origin
"noble, strong, virtuous"
#42,446 in US
Modern American origin
"Modern creative name inspired by Dami..."
#42,260 in US
Old English origin
"upper settlement, settlement above th..."
#42,324 in US
Hebrew via Daniel origin
"God is my judge"
#42,426 in US
Germanic origin
"eastern, from the east"
#42,340 in US
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About the Name Tellie
Tellie is a boy name .
Is Tellie a boy or girl name? Tellie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #42,428 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #24,229. Tellie is more commonly used as a girl name.
Tellie is currently ranked #42,428 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tellie include Tel, Tell, Telly, Tey, Teie, and Telkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Tellie include Teller . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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