Tanner
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Tanner
The name Tanner derives from the Old English occupational surname meaning "one who tans leather," from the verb "tan" combined with the agent suffix "-er." It has Germanic linguistic roots tied to the leather-working trade that was common in medieval Europe.
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Etymology
The name Tanner derives from the Old English occupational surname meaning "one who tans leather," from the verb "tan" combined with the agent suffix "-er." It has Germanic linguistic roots tied to the leather-working trade that was common in medieval Europe.
The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, United Kingdom, and other Anglo countries, with no specific religious association; it gained popularity as a given name in modern times rather than having ancient historical significance.
Tanner currently ranks #475 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
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