Tamblyn
Cornish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Tamblyn
Tamblyn is a surname of English origin derived from the Cornish personal name Tanbyln, composed of "tan" (fire) and "belyn" (spear), literally meaning "fire spear." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Cornwall and among descendants of Cornish families, with no specific religious association but rooted in Celtic/Cornish heritage.
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Etymology
Tamblyn is a surname of English origin derived from the Cornish personal name Tanbyln, composed of "tan" (fire) and "belyn" (spear), literally meaning "fire spear." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Cornwall and among descendants of Cornish families, with no specific religious association but rooted in Celtic/Cornish heritage.
Tamblyn currently ranks #8,057 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1958.
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