Woodland or forest
Tallis is an English surname-turned-given-name derived from the Old French word 'taillis', referring to a copse or a thicket of young trees. It is most famously associated with the Renaissance composer Thomas Tallis. The name evokes a sense of natural history and artistic legacy.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Tallis in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned 16th-century English composer of choral music
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