Trilby - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Trilby \t-ril-by, tr(i)-lby\. Literary name coined in the early 20th century: Trilby was the main character of the eponymous novel and play who became a great singer. The name hence possibly refers to vocal trills. A trilby hat is also a soft felt hat with a dented crown.

Trilby has 6 variant forms: Trilbea, Trilbee, Trilbeigh, Trilbey, Trilbie and Trillby.

Trilby is a very rare female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Trilby. Click here to compare Trilby with related baby names.