What origin is the name Tillis?

Tillis comes from English naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Tillis — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Tillis

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Tillis

Tillis

Boy

English

2 syllables

Tillis is an English boy's name meaning "An English surname used as a given name, likely derived from the name Till, a variant of Matilda.".

The meaning of Tillis is "An English surname used as a given name, likely derived from the name Till, a variant of Matilda." — a boy name of English origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

An English surname used as a given name, likely derived from the name Till, a variant of Matilda.

Popularity

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What does Tillis mean?

Tillis is a boy name of English origin meaning "An English surname used as a given name, likely derived from the name Till, a variant of Matilda.".

How popular is Tillis?

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Sister names that go with Tillis

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Name numerology

6is the Chaldean number for Tillis.

Number 6 is linked with care, family and responsibility.

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Names with a similar meaning to Tillis

Tillis means "An English surname used as a given name, likely derived from the name Till, a variant of Matilda." — these names share that spirit.

Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Scarlett — "Scarlett comes from an English surname for a seller of scarlet cloth. Gone with the Wind made it a first name." (English)
Riley — "Riley comes from an Irish surname, from Ó Raghailligh, or from an English place name meaning 'rye clearing'." (Irish)
Wyatt — "Wyatt comes from an English surname derived from the Old English Wigheard, meaning 'brave in war'." (English)