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Tully

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Tully: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2024.

Derived from the Irish Gaelic *tulach* meaning “hill” or “mound,” Tully began as a surname before crossing into use as a given name, and it also has roots in the Roman family name Tullius, most famously borne by the orator Cicero (Marcus Tullius Cicero). In Scotland, the name appears in place-names such as Tullynessle in Aberdeenshire, while farther afield the Australian town of Tully was named after a surveyor. Perhaps the best-known fictional bearer is House Tully from *Game of Thrones*, whose motto “Family, Duty, Honor” has given the name a quiet, loyal dignity. Tully works equally well for boys and girls, making it a gentle yet sturdy choice for parents drawn to Celtic roots.