Tilley Name Meaning

"Tilley" is a name of English origin, and it is often used as both a female given name and a surname. The name is derived from the Old English terms "tilia," referring to the linden tree, and "leah," meaning a clearing or meadow. Thus, Tilley can be interpreted as "one who lives by the linden trees" or "from the linden tree meadow."

As a given name, Tilley is considered somewhat rare and unique. It has a charming, old-world quality and carries connotations of individualism and strength. As a surname, it is more common, and can be found throughout the British Isles, but particularly in Southern England.