Tammy
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Tammy
Tammy is a diminutive of Tamara, derived from the Hebrew name Tamar meaning "palm tree." The name became popular in English-speaking countries during the 20th century and is used across Christian, Jewish, and secular Western cultures with no strong religious affiliation in modern usage.
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Etymology
Tammy is a diminutive of Tamara, derived from the Hebrew name Tamar meaning "palm tree." The name became popular in English-speaking countries during the 20th century and is used across Christian, Jewish, and secular Western cultures with no strong religious affiliation in modern usage.
Tammy currently ranks #3,703 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1963.
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