Tully - Last Names

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Tully

/ˈtʌli/

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Moderate

Meaning

From the meadow or from the hill

Represents rootedness in the land and ancestral connection to specific territories in Ireland.

Symbolism

Embodies strength through heritage, a sense of belonging, and ties to nature and geography.

Etymology: Derived from the Irish 'Ó Maoltuile' or 'Ó Tuile', meaning descendant of Maoltuile, or from 'tulach', meaning hill or mound; also linked to place names like Tulach, indicating a topographical origin.

Style & Origin

traditional

Cultural Background

Originating in Ireland, Tully is an anglicized form of Gaelic surnames tied to place names and ancie

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