Twila

TWIE-luh

English

"woven with a double thread; twilight; star"

Twila Origin and Meaning

The name Twila is a girl's name of English origin meaning "woven with a double thread; twilight; star".

The intriguing and creative feeling Twila is a vintage name that was semi-popular in the first half of the 20th century. Evoking the glowing light of twilight, it might appeal as an alternative to Lila, Tyler, or Skylar, or for the for the grown-up fans of the Stephanie Meyer's vampire series, Twilight.

Twila — also spelled Twyla — has a number of possible origins. On one hand, it could simply be inspired by the word "twilight", connecting it to the time of evening when the sun is below the horizon. Alternatively, it could come from the word "twill", a type of textile weave that creates a sturdy fabric, or, it could be inspired by the French Étoile (said EH-TWAL), meaning "star".

Twila was once the more popular spelling choice, peaking in the 1930s when it reached the Top 500. Out of style since the late 60s, Twila is now given to around 30 girls each year while Twyla is given to double that.

Twila Rank in US Top 1000

# 895 in the US

Twila Popularity

• 1573 Nameberry 2024

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Famous People Named Twila

• Twila Paris American Christian singer
• Twila Shively American pro baseball player

Twila in Pop Culture

• Twila from the movie "Big Momma's House"