Tilly
/tiʝi/from spelling rules
Tilly is a female given name used in Spanish.
Tilly is used as a proper name for a female.
How do you pronounce it?
/tiʝi/
Did you know?
- If a Spanish speaker uses Tilly as a nickname, they are likely following the habit of creating 'hipocorísticos', which are shortened affectionate forms of names.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, names ending in y are rare in traditional registries. A person named Tilly might be asked if it is their legal name or a family nickname because of this pattern.
- The name Tilly follows an English diminutive pattern that does not exist in traditional Spanish naming customs, where diminutives like 'ita' are attached to the end of names.
Examples in context
- Tilly es mi mejor amiga.Tilly is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Tilly?Do you know Tilly?
- A Tilly le gusta mucho leer.Tilly likes reading a lot.
Example conversation
María and Javier are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- María¿Has visto a Tilly hoy?Have you seen Tilly today?
- JavierNo, no he visto a Tilly.No, I haven't seen Tilly.
- MaríaEs una lástima, ella es muy simpática.It's a shame, she is very nice.
- JavierEs cierto, la extrañaremos en la fiesta.That's true, we will miss her at the party.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
