Telly

TEL-ee'TEL-ee'2 syllables
🇬🇷Greek
Outgoing

MEANING

Goal or purpose

ORIGIN

Greek

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Greek word 'telos' meaning 'end, purpose'

CULTURAL NOTES

Often associated with Greek heritage and culture.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name Telly has been used in various forms within Greek history and mythology.

🇬🇧English
Short

MEANING

Television (colloquial)

ORIGIN

English

ETYMOLOGY

Shortened form of 'television'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used in English-speaking countries as a colloquial term for television.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Became popular in the mid-20th century with the rise of television.

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