Telly
Boy
Telly is a short form of
Terrell: on birth records it is written Terrell (37,395 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Terrell page.
Origin: Norman / Old French surname.
Meaning: Possibly 'stubborn' or 'one who pulls' (uncertain).
From the medieval Norman surname Tirel, of uncertain meaning (perhaps from Old French tirer 'to pull'), adopted as an American given name.
The story of the name Telly
Telly is a short form of Terrell. It keeps its origin (Norman / Old French surname) and meaning — possibly 'stubborn' or 'one who pulls' (uncertain).
On birth records, Telly is rarely written as such: the Tellys are Terrells (37,395 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Terrell page.
Frequently asked questions about Telly
What does Telly mean?
Telly is a short form of Terrell, which means possibly 'stubborn' or 'one who pulls' (uncertain).
When is Telly's name day?
Telly shares Terrell's name day.
Is Telly a name in its own right?
It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Terrell.
Telly's profile
Energy
8/10
Humor
6/10
Independence
8/10
Sensitivity
5/10
Ambition
8/10
Stability
5/10
Whimsy
5/10
Diplomacy
4/10
Loyalty
6/10
Need for attention
7/10
Playful profile, for entertainment.
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