NAME PROFILE
Telly
Telly is a diminutive form of names like 'Theodore' or 'Talbot', meaning 'gift of God' or 'from the valley'. It has a charming and playful quality, often associated with warmth and friendliness.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,609 |
| Gender | Male (48% / 52%) |
| Peak year | 1974 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1974 |
| Most recent | 1978 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
✨ Double Letter
Top States
SC — 23%GA — 23%FL — 18%NC — 18%IL — 18%
Notable People
Telly Savalas (Actor, known for *Kojak*) · Telly Leung (Actor, known for *Glee*) · Telly Hughes (Television personality) · Telly Monster (Character from *Sesame Street*)
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