Early 1980s sitcom (Family Ties) name that has been well used ever since, with an upbeat three-syllable sound and a slightly tomboyish edge.

Mallory

Tessa is one of those golden names that's been popular but not TOO popular for several decades now. Tessa has ranked in the Top 500 in the US since 1981 but has risen only once above Number 200.
 
Among baby <a href="https://nameberry.com/girls-names">girl names</a>, Tessa's much more popular than either mother name Theresa or shorter form Tess. Today, many people may not even remember that Tessa originated as a short form of Theresa as it stands quite nicely on its own. 
 
Tessa is far more popular and more durable than sister name Tess, which had a heyday in the 1990s but fell out of the Top 1000 in 2013.

Tessa

The unusual and intriguing Tullia has been used since Roman times and may appeal to parents who like Tallulah, Julia, and Lillia but want something that's very rarely heard.
 
A feminine form the illustrious family name Tullius, as borne by philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero, the exact meaning of the name is unknown, though it is speculated it comes from Tullus which possibly means "one who supports". The aforementioned Cicero names his daughter Tullia, while other bearers include 16th century poet Tullia d'Aragona and journalist Tullia Zevi.
 
Tullia could be shortened to Tully, which is also an unrelated Irish surname meaning "flood."

Tullia

lmurphy's list "If you like Julia..." of 3 great name ideas: Mallory - Tullia!

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