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Tully

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Tully (name) means an Irish surname and given name, derived from the Gaelic "tulach," meaning "hill" or "mound.". Example: “Tully ran a small bookshop in Dublin.”

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An Irish surname and given name, derived from the Gaelic "tulach," meaning "hill" or "mound."
"Tully ran a small bookshop in Dublin."
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Etymology

Either a shortened Anglicised form of Scottish Gaelic Ó Taithligh and Ó Maol Tuile, or a variant of Tolley and Tullie.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Tully” mean?
The word “Tully” means an Irish surname and given name, derived from the Gaelic "tulach," meaning "hill" or "mound.".
How do you pronounce “Tully”?
“Tully” is pronounced TUH-lee (/ˈtʌliː/ in IPA).
How do you use “Tully” in a sentence?
Here is “Tully” used in a sentence: “Tully ran a small bookshop in Dublin.”
What part of speech is “Tully”?
“Tully” is a name.