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I adore this name. I grew up around Tallulah Falls so I am a little hesitant in using this bc all my family associates this with the town. I love this a lot. I've always loved the nickname 'Lula' and consider naming my daughter this.
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I think this name is cute and unique. I also love its nicknames.
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Also, the Creek word "talula" was never a name. In Itsate Creek it is the word for "a small town with one mound", and its cognate in Muskogee Creek is "talufa". It seems like the "leaping waters" meaning was entirely made up for tourism and Tallulah has no water related meaning in the various Native American languages around Tallulah Falls.
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This name is so interesting to me and so mysterious. I have done a bit of digging on google and I have some knowledge of the Irish language.
I can't really speak to the meaning in Choctaw, Cherokee, or Creek but Wikipedia says a few different things. From the little I've read it seems likely enough to me that the "falling waters" meaning was made up for tourists to the Tallulah Gorge/Tallulah Falls in Georgia, USA.
But -- it's also purportedly a name derived from Irish. I have read a lot of skepticism on the part of Irish internet users and it seemed deserved to me at first. It sounds a lot like a myth to make this name seem more approachable to white America (old hollywood and parents in the 21st century alike). On the other hand, it does sound a lot like it could be from the same -flaith/laith root as Órla/Órfhlaith and Gormla/Gormlaith/Gormfhlaith (meaning princess, or lady).
A string of google searches led me to some niche and deprecated webpages but, lo and behold: Oxford Reference Oxford Dictionary of First Names confirms that "Tuilelaith" is legit. Two Saints and Abbesses of Kildare in the early middle ages.
And get this: Tuile means a torrent or flood :O Yes, as in flowing or gushing water, in Modern and Old Irish.
So whether this name is a strange linguistic coincidence or a bundle of myths, it's terribly fascinating. Was the name of the river/falls originally from an Indigenous language? Or did it get its name from Irish or Ulster-Scots settlers? I even found a reference claiming the falls were named for a person - a Native American princess. I'm no professional or expert researcher by any means but it seems so shrouded in mystery. Cool name.
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I can't really speak to the meaning in Choctaw, Cherokee, or Creek but Wikipedia says a few different things. From the little I've read it seems likely enough to me that the "falling waters" meaning was made up for tourists to the Tallulah Gorge/Tallulah Falls in Georgia, USA.
But -- it's also purportedly a name derived from Irish. I have read a lot of skepticism on the part of Irish internet users and it seemed deserved to me at first. It sounds a lot like a myth to make this name seem more approachable to white America (old hollywood and parents in the 21st century alike). On the other hand, it does sound a lot like it could be from the same -flaith/laith root as Órla/Órfhlaith and Gormla/Gormlaith/Gormfhlaith (meaning princess, or lady).
A string of google searches led me to some niche and deprecated webpages but, lo and behold: Oxford Reference Oxford Dictionary of First Names confirms that "Tuilelaith" is legit. Two Saints and Abbesses of Kildare in the early middle ages.
And get this: Tuile means a torrent or flood :O Yes, as in flowing or gushing water, in Modern and Old Irish.
So whether this name is a strange linguistic coincidence or a bundle of myths, it's terribly fascinating. Was the name of the river/falls originally from an Indigenous language? Or did it get its name from Irish or Ulster-Scots settlers? I even found a reference claiming the falls were named for a person - a Native American princess. I'm no professional or expert researcher by any means but it seems so shrouded in mystery. Cool name.
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Tallulah is the speakeasy singer in Bugsy Malone.
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Someone below mentioned Emma Tallulah Behn. She is 93rd in line to the British throne, since the Norwegian royal family are the first people outside of the UK who are in that line of succession.
77th in line to the British royal throne is Tallulah Lascelles, youngest child of Jeremy Lascelles, himself the third son of the late George Lascelles, 7th Earl of Harewood, who was a son of Princess Mary, the only daughter of King George V.
https://britroyals.com/succession.asp
Personally I think it is rather amazing that two people within the first 100 places in line of succession to the British throne have Tallulah as part of their names. :)
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77th in line to the British royal throne is Tallulah Lascelles, youngest child of Jeremy Lascelles, himself the third son of the late George Lascelles, 7th Earl of Harewood, who was a son of Princess Mary, the only daughter of King George V.
https://britroyals.com/succession.asp
Personally I think it is rather amazing that two people within the first 100 places in line of succession to the British throne have Tallulah as part of their names. :)
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I don’t adore this name or like it, but I have nothing against people with this name. Every name is good since it’s the first gift.
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This name is both darling and spunky! Love it! Love the nicknames Lula or Tully as well.
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Tallulah Belle Willis (born February 3, 1994) - actress, youngest daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore. She was named after Tallulah Bankhead.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0932475/
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https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0932475/
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I don’t care for it. Overrated and babyish.
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You could use the nickname Tully. Such a cute name!
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Tallulah "Lulu" Walker is a character in Rebecca Wells's Ya-Ya Sisterhood series. She was named for Tallulah Bankhead.
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Tallulah is the name of a character from the Nick Jr Show Tickety-Tock.
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I like it nicknamed Lulu.
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I think this name has sort of a silly look and sound to it and makes me picture a ditzy blonde beach girl for some reason. It also reminds me of that girl from New Zealand who was named Talula Does The Hula From Hawaii and got a court-ordered name change.
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I don't like this name very much. The "L's" in it don't sound good.
@someone- said," makes me picture a ditzy blonde beach girl for some reason." There is a girl in GTA V that is named Tallulah, and she is pretty much that description.
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@someone- said," makes me picture a ditzy blonde beach girl for some reason." There is a girl in GTA V that is named Tallulah, and she is pretty much that description.
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In the 80's and 90's I never heard of anyone named Tallulah except me until after 2010, then met a woman named Tallulah as well. I love my name! My mother told me of the meaning all my years growing up. But she always said "water leaping over rock".
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I don't see why so many people hate on this name or find it childish. I personally like it, and plus, Lola, Lulu or other certain nicknames are always a plausible option if the girl doesn't want to go by Tallulah, I mean.
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I wish I could use this name although my family and their origin would lose their mind if I did this which makes me very upset. Just the leaping waters part even makes a spark. This is one of the most BEAUTIFUL names I know, and I hope I can convince people that this is something you can have for the rest of your life.
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Kinda sounds like a drug... But it is cute, not gonna lie.
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Why are people hating on this name so much? This name is gorgeous! Even the flow of it... it sounds like leaping waters... just like the meaning! I'm not sure about the Tallulah Bankhead association... but if I could put it aside I would be more than happy to use this name!
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This was almost my name, and I love it very much. There is a good song from the forties called, "I'll Take Tallulah", and it's adorable. I hate the spelling, 'Talula'. It's underdone. I love this name though.
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Wonderful name all on its own. But could be shortened to Lula.
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Sounds like the name of a barbarian.
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The name Tallulah was given to 184 girls in the US in 2017.
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Ouch! Some of these comments are slightly hurtful, but as a Tallulah myself seeing people's faces light up when I speak my name completely makes up for it. This name is adventurous, fun, unique, but also has a regal and professional ring to it. I love my name.
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I adore this name, nickname Talia or Lula, but go back and forth regarding my preferred spelling.
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I named my Jack Russell Dog Tallulah... I call her Loola for short. It's a lovely name, anyone who knows dogs will know JR's have attitude and huge characters. The name suits her and I love it. When people ask her name a few have given me funny looks! I don't care, it's a lovely name. Anyone calling a child this will give her confidence. Some also engage the name to sleazy stuff, I don't know why as it's not like that at all.
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My daughter's name is Tallulah and we call her Lula for short. It totally fits her. She's sweet with a side of spunk. We liked the name because it's not popular but not too far out there. Although it seems to be becoming more popular as there are books, cartoons, movies, and famous people using the name. She was born in 2011 and I'd never heard of anyone with the name and it has never been in the top 1000 names. Yes she is from the south, if you count Florida as part of the south, haha, but no southern drawl. She's also incredibly intelligent, so no ditsy characteristics even though she is a natural blonde ;) As far as Tallulah Bankhead, yes she was a bit out there and more infamous than famous but she didn't follow the rules and did her own thing which I actually think is pretty cool. I wasn't put off at all by that but most older people will ask me if I've heard of Tallulah Bankhead. When we were picking a name I wanted to make sure it wasn't something that if someone were to see it on top of a resume it wouldn't seem too childish. Obviously I'm partial since we used the name, but I love names that end with the "ah" sound like Olivia, Isabella, etc.
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The name Tallulah was given to 157 girls born in the US in 2015.
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I wouldn't call this name "beautiful," but it's got spunk in spades and definitely stands out! It reminds me of the character on the cartoon Maisy.
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My daughter's name. We chose it for its similarity to family name Lula, its Native American root, and a tiny bit for Tallulah Bankhead. I like how her name often makes people smile. Also, she had no trouble learning to spell it. Sometimes goes by T for short.
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A cute name. :)
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I know a woman who's an actress who just named her baby Tallulah. Somehow I can't imagine anyone but actors naming their daughters that. You have to have some drama in your mother's milk to pull it off. But I think it's cool.
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Anybody seen "Baby With a Gun" by TomSka on Youtube?
The baby's name was Tallulah.
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The baby's name was Tallulah.
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I am 38yrs old and I am named Tallulah. When I was a child it was unheard of except until the film Bugsy Malone was released. If I had a pound for everytime that song was sang to me I'd be a millionaire. Either that or I'm asked whats ur real name or are u a stripper. The other annoying thing was as a child I could never buy bedroom door plaques or other things with my name on and most people don't know how to spell it. It also doesn't help that my married surname is belle. Most people shorten it to tilly, t or lula but it suits me. I couldn't imagine having a normal name :0).
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I named my beautiful daughter Tallulah Rose. We call her Lulu for short. I think it's a name - Tallulah - that she will grow into - it has attitude and strength. It suits her perfectly and she never has another classmate with the same name!
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Sounds nice in theory, but as an actual name, it's ridiculous. I can't imagine saying "hey, Tallulah, what's up?"
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American actress Tallulah Bankhead (born 1902 in Huntsville, Alabama).
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I would have named my oldest daughter Tallulah, but it rhymes with our last name so my husband vetoed it. I would have used Lulu as the nickname. Personally, I love this name, I think it's unique without being 'tryndee' or made up.
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Emma Tallulah is the youngest daughter of Princess Martha Louise of Norway and her husband Ari Behn.
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I'm from Georgia and I've been to Tallulah Gorge a few times and it's beautiful so this name is really special to me.
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I think Tallulah is a beautiful, unique name. I think the nickname Tallie is also really cute!
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There is also a British singer named Tallulah Rendall.
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Heh. This name is kinda cute. I like it.
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This name isn't very good, makes me think of trashy, southern women with a heavy drawl.
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Tallulah actually sounds like "leaping waters". It's amazing! Ta-llu-la. I don't think of bouncing, hopping, or jumping. I don't think of frog or toad. This name is amazing!
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Ever since going to Tallulah Gorge on a family trip, I've loved the name. They sold a book in a little store near the falls called "Tallulah Falls". It's by Christine Fletcher. I recommend it to all who love this name. (It's a YA book.)
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I used to like this name a lot, I thought it was very pretty, but now I think it's just too much. Talia is much better, in my opinion.
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I have mixed emotions about this name. I don't know if I like the "T" or "TA" sound at the beginning; maybe that is what is off-putting. Or it could be that it's just a bit of a mouthful. Though I love the "lulah" sound in the middle. And "Lulu" - maybe even "Lula" - would be a darling nickname.
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I don't think Tallulah sounds unprofessional at all. It has a lovely sound and doesn't sound childish or immature. I can easily imagine a doctor named Tallulah. I can't however imagine a doctor named Kaylee, Haylee, Nevaeh or Karlee. Those names are childish but not Tallulah.
How is Tallulah popular nowadays? It isn't even in the top 1000.
Tallulah and Talulla aren't even related. Tallulah is a Native American name and Talulla is Irish.
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How is Tallulah popular nowadays? It isn't even in the top 1000.
Tallulah and Talulla aren't even related. Tallulah is a Native American name and Talulla is Irish.
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Tallulah is the middle name of the third child of the royal Norwegian princess Märtha Louise Behn, and her husband, writer Ari Behn. The princess' full name is Emma Tallulah Behn.
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This name is really silly. Not only is it associated with Tallulah Bankhead (as well as Demi Moore's daughter), there was a poor little girl from New Zealand named Tallulah Does the Hula From Hawaii. Obviously, she was an abused child. I feel bad for that girl. That association ruined the name completely.
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Tallulah is a darling name! I think it would be pretty as a Tallulah Rose!
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This name makes me think of a worn-out looking young woman somewhere in the backwoods of America who talks with a broad Southern drawl.
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Tallulah's a showgirl in two episodes of Doctor Who.
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I didn't even know there was such a name until I saw "Meet the Robinsons." Same with the name Laszlo. Both are names of characters in William Joyce's book, "A Day with Wilbur Robinson," which was published about a decade or so before the Disney film was released.
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Supposedly, it also means "laughing water." Tallulah is a nice name and easy to say but to me it sounds like someone young and very ditsy. I think it sounds cool on an adult although I've never met a Tallulah. It's a very unique name and just like Dakota, this name is all-American.
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I don't know. This name sounds a little too cutesy for me. I don't think any girl could grow up with this name very well. I mean, think about, what if your daughter, Tallulah, grew up to be a lawyer? Or doctor? Now, for an artist or actress it might be a good name, but I'd be more likely to hire a lawyer named Sarah Gatsby than one called Tallulah Gatsby.
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I just don't like this name. I don't know what it is but something just turns me off of it. I can also say that here where I live I haven't seen the name used.
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This name is ok. It's growing on me.
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This name may originate from Gaelic, meaning "fruitful woman." However, the spelling is TALLULA.
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Patrick Dempsey (Derek Shepherd on Grey's anatomy) has a daughter named Tallulah Fyfe. I think this is a nice name.
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Tallulah is actually a very nice song by Sonata Arctica. I didn't realize it was a name until I saw it here.
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Nickname: Tally.
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I think this is a lovely and lyrical name, and here in VT it's not very common.
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Also a name of a parish in Louisiana.
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We named our Burmese cat Tallulah because she's so sensuous and flirty. It's got a glamorous ring to it; it always reminds me of Jodie Foster's character in Bugsy Malone, as well as Tallulah Bankhead. As a name for a child, though, it doesn't sit too well with me. A bit too outlandish. And there are so many baby Tallulahs around nowadays!
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In the film "Pride and Prejudice", Mary Bennet, a sister of heroine Elizabeth, was played by an actrees Tallulah Riley.
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I think it's pretty and has some spunk at the same time. ;)
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Duran Duran's frontman Simon LeBon also has a daughter named Tallulah.
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This name sounds to me sensual. At least for me, it is impossible not remembering I think it's its most famous bearer - actress Tallulah Bankhead (1903-1968).
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The name of one of Bruce Willis' three daughters is Tallulah Belle!
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One of those names you *may* have heard of once or twice but never remember until you come across it again. I'd never met a Tallulah in person until my friend's sister named her baby that a year ago. Love it!