Tanny Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationTAN-ee / /ˈtæni/

English; diminutive of Tanner

Meaning

English: leather worker; diminutive of Tanner

Historical & Cultural Background

Tanny is often considered a diminutive form of the name Tanner, which has its roots in the Old French word 'taner', meaning 'to tan leather'. The name Tanner was historically used as an occupational surname for those involved in the leather trade. As a diminutive, Tanny conveys a sense of familiarity and affection. It is more commonly used in informal contexts.

Similar Names

TannerTeddyTimmyTroyTalonTad

Variants

  • Tanner

International Variants

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Famous people named Tanny

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Sibling Suggestions

DannyRandyMannyTobyJohnnyBenny

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Tanny was first seen in the United States in 1948. Tanny has ranked as high as #994 nationally, which occurred in 1948, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Tanny has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Tanny

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19485
19615