Tavish Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTAV-ish / ˈtævɪʃScottish; Gaelic
Meaning
Scottish: twin; Gaelic: a form of the name Thomas
Historical & Cultural Background
Tavish is a name of Scottish origin, often considered a diminutive of Thomas. It has roots in Gaelic culture, where it is associated with the meaning of 'twin.' The name is relatively uncommon outside of Scotland but has seen some use in other English-speaking countries. It reflects the tradition of using familial names that denote lineage or characteristics.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tav
- Tavie
International Variants
- Tadhg (Irish)
- Tomas (Spanish)
- Tomás (Portuguese)
Famous people named Tavish
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Fictional characters named Tavish
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tavish was first seen in the United States in 1982. Tavish has ranked as high as #1212 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California, Tennessee, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Tavish has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tavish (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| WA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 23 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 28 |
| 1990 | 24 |
| 1991 | 23 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1993 | 35 |
| 1994 | 24 |
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 26 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 17 |