Tilio

Tilio is a boy's name that originates from the Breton language and traces back to the Old Welsh Eiludd as well as the Celtic *Elujüd.

What does the name Tilio mean?

The name Tilio originates from the Breton language and has its roots in the Old Welsh Eiludd as well as the Celtic *Elujüd. It literally means "many lords." The etymological roots are found in the Celtic elements *ėl, meaning "second," "other," or "all," and *jʉð, meaning "lord." Furthermore, the name has a connection to the Greek Eliud (Ἐλιούδ), which has Hebrew origins. In this context, it means "God is greatness" or "God is sublimity," based on the two ancient Hebrew components el (אֵל) for "God" and hód (הוֹד) for "sublimity," "splendor," or "majesty." Alternatives include the forms Teilio and Telio.

Where does the name Tilio come from?

The name Tilio has ancient Hebrew and Celtic origins and carries the meaning "many lords." It traces back to the Celtic Eiludd, derived from the elements *ėl (second, other, all) and *jʉð (lord). In the ancient Hebrew context, Tilio is derived from Eliud, where el (אֵל) means "God" and hód (הוֹד) means "sublimity," "splendor," or "majesty." The language is Breton.

How do you pronounce Tilio?

Tilio is pronounced like 'Tih-lio.'

Popularity

In Germany, Tilio is a common first name. In 2023, it ranked 3,780th on the list of the most popular male first names. Its highest ranking was in 2021, when it reached 3,549th place. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it 5,320th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it is ranked 6,325th.

Nicknames & pet names

Tili