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Tammy

/TAM-ee/

girl
American
Very common
medium

Meaning

Palm tree

At a glance

  • Origin: American
  • Gender: girl
  • Syllables: 2
  • Popularity: Very common
  • Baby-safe: Yes

Cultural notes

Originally a diminutive of Tamar (a Hebrew/Aramaic name), Tammy became popular as a standalone name in the English-speaking world in the mid-20th century. It is also sometimes used as a short form for Tamsin.

Vibes

American
English
girl
unisex

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