Tiloan / Tilo / Till / Thilo

The name Tiloan is quite rare and its exact etymology is somewhat debated. It is believed to be a variant or a more elaborate form of the German name Tilo or Till. These names are often considered diminutives of names containing the Germanic element *þeud- meaning 'people' or 'folk', such as Theodoric. Alternatively, Tilo could be derived from the Old High German word *tila, referring to the linden or lime tree (Tilia in Latin).

The 'an' suffix might be a regional or stylistic addition, possibly to soften the name or give it a more modern sound. Given its rarity, Tiloan does not have a long documented history of widespread use, suggesting it might be a more recent coinage or a very localized variant.