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Tallulah

Girl name · 49 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Tallulah: 49 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 2017.

Best known as a Native American name from the Choctaw language, Tallulah means "leaping water" or "running water," evoking a lively, natural image. It was popularised by the magnetic American actress Tallulah Bankhead, whose stage and film career in the early 20th century made the name famous in the English-speaking world; more recently, Tallulah Willis, daughter of actors Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, has kept it in the public eye. The name also shares its origin with the scenic Tallulah Gorge and Tallulah Falls in Georgia, USA, both named after the Choctaw term. In Scotland, Tallulah has been a steady if uncommon choice since the 1970s, perhaps drawn by its melodic, four-syllable rhythm and