Tangle
Pronunciation: [ t-ANGG-uhl ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tangle first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 8 babies have been named Tangle in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tangle is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,642 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,642
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Tangle
Tangle is a girl name .
Tangle is currently ranked #16,642 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tangle include Tan, Tang, Tangy, Tangie, Tay, Taie, and Tankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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