Twilla
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Twilla first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 651 babies have been named Twilla in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Twilla is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #69,801 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,801
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old English origin
"alder tree, from the alder grove"
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#69,853 in US
Latin origin
"of silver, silvery"
#69,807 in US
Greek (via Eleanor) origin
"bright, shining one"
#69,602 in US
Spanish/Portuguese origin
"from Lucena, city of light"
#69,735 in US
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About the Name Twilla
Twilla is a girl name .
Twilla is currently ranked #69,801 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Twilla include Twi, Twil, Twily, Twilie, Twy, Twie, and Twikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Twilla include Twila . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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