Telly: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: t-ehlly
Origin: Greece
gender-male

Emmy Samtani

Emmy Samtani

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: Which translates to

The name Telly is of Greek origin, deriving from the word 'telos, 'which translates to 'best'or 'most complete. 'The popularity of the name 'Telly 'is not well-documented in the provided sources, and thus it cannot be confirmed that it became popularized in the mid-20th century. The use of Telly as a given name has been relatively rare and is often associated with nostalgia for the early days of television. It is not commonly used today but can be found in some historical records and cultural references.

Telly Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Telly is currently #20701 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Telly is currently #8872 on Kiindred Boy Names

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