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Tangle

Pronunciation: [ t-ANGG-uhl ]

Girl Name #16,642 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Tangle is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced t-ANGG-uhl.

Parents who love the name Tangle often also consider Mande, Amarilis, Luwanda .

Popularity Over Time

#16,642
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#16,642
Total SSA Count
8

Nicknames

Tan Tay Tanie Tangie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tangle

Is Tangle a boy or girl name?
Tangle is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Tangle?
Tangle is pronounced t-ANGG-uhl.
How popular is the name Tangle?
Tangle is currently ranked #16642 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Tangle?
Common nicknames for Tangle include Tan, Tay, Tanie, and Tangie.
Is Tangle a common or rare name?
Tangle is an uncommon name, ranked #16642 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Tay, Tanie, and Tangie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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