Tansy
Pronunciation: [ t-ANZ-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tansy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 359 babies have been named Tansy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tansy is past its peak , currently ranked #17,066 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,066
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Tansy
Tansy is a girl name .
Tansy is currently ranked #17,066 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tansy include Tan, Tay, Taie, and Tankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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