Girl name
Telly name meaning
“light, torch”
Telly is a feminine name commonly linked to “light” or “torch” when derived from names related to the Greek name Helena. It can also be a familiar form of Petronella through Dutch pet-name patterns. The traditional meaning “light” or “torch” belongs specifically to the Helena derivation.
What does Telly mean?
Light, torch
In Indonesian: cahaya, obor
Origin and cultural usage of Telly
It can be a familiar form of Petronella through Dutch pet-name patterns, or of names related to Helena. In the Helena derivation, its traditional interpretation is 'torch' or 'light'.
| Starts with | T |
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How to pronounce Telly
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦺꦭ꧀ꦭꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮨᮜ᮪ᮜᮤ |
Is Telly a girl’s name?
Yes, Telly is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Telly ranks #2,446 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Telly
Famous people named Telly
- Telly Evelyne Supit · b. 1966
- Telly Novita
- Telly P Ulviana · b. 1965
- Telly Tumundo · b. 1954
FAQ about the name Telly
What is the meaning of Telly?
Telly means light, torch. It can be a familiar form of Petronella through Dutch pet-name patterns, or of names related to Helena. In the Helena derivation, its traditional interpretation is 'torch' or 'light'.
Is Telly a girl’s name?
Yes, Telly is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Telly have?
Telly has 2 syllables (Tel-ly) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Telly?
Telly ranks #2,446 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Telly?
Notable people named Telly include Telly Evelyne Supit, Telly Novita, Telly P Ulviana.
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