US Popularity Rank: 23824

Origin: Irish

Meaning: Quiet, peaceful one; From Tailly; Leaping water

Talley is a girl’s name and surname of Irish origin. It’s an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Taithligh, which means “descendant of Taithleach,” with Taithleach meaning “quiet, peaceful one.” It may also be an Anglo-Norman name deriving from one of the places in northern France named Tailly, or a variant of the English surname Tolley. Alternatively, Talley may be a shortened form of Tallulah, a Choctaw name meaning “leaping water.” Whichever meaning or origin you prefer, this name’s sweet, cheerful feel makes it an adorable choice for baby.