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In my opinion, Tilly is superior to Tillie, which somehow looks more immature and cutesy and has too many 'i's. Tilly is cute and refreshing - I don't know anyone named Tilly or Tillie personally (I can think of one I know of but have never met). I only like it as a nickname for Matilda though; I don't think it ages well enough as a standalone name. Matilda being one of my favorite names at the moment, I think Tilly is a good nickname for a young girl and maybe teenager. Mattie if she's more of a tomboy or prefers it, and Tilda for when she's older or if she prefers it.

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LISTEN TO THE MUSTN'TS
- Shel Silverstein

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Listen to the MUSTN'TS, child,
Listen to the DON'TS
Listen to the SHOULDN'TS
The IMPOSSIBLES, the WON'TS
Listen to the NEVER HAVES
Then listen close to me—
Anything can happen, child,
ANYTHING can be.