Tillis
Pronunciation: [ t-IHL-ihs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,483
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Tillis
Tillis is a boy name .
Tillis is currently ranked #38,483 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tillis include Til, Till, Tilly, Tillie, Tiy, Tiie, and Tilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Tillis include Tillman . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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