Tolly
A shortened, affectionate form of Bartholomew, carrying that name's sense of "son of Talmai".
Meaning and origin
Tolly began as an English pet form of Bartholomew, clipped from the middle of the name rather than the front, in the same pattern that turned Bartholomew into Bat or Bart.
How to pronounce Tolly
| English (US) | TAH-lee /ˈtɑːli/ |
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