Tiger
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Tiger
The name Tiger derives from the English word for the large striped feline, ultimately from Greek "tigris" and Persian origins, meaning the animal itself or symbolically representing strength and power.
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Etymology
The name Tiger derives from the English word for the large striped feline, ultimately from Greek "tigris" and Persian origins, meaning the animal itself or symbolically representing strength and power. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and has gained popularity as a given name in modern Western contexts, notably borne by professional golfer Tiger Woods, though it has no significant traditional religious or cultural association.
Tiger currently ranks #3,743 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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