Meaning Originated in German language meaning 'mighty in battle' and is a pet form of Matilda. Origin of Tillie German +-100%Zoom level changed to 1 Popular Middle Names Eleanora, Jean, Mae, May Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Tillie TIL-ee Similar Names Maddy Tilly Maud Matilda Madisyn Mathilda Grizzel Tilly-Mae Tilly-May Mechtilde Year by Year Popularity of Tillie