Tawney
Pronunciation: [ t-AWN-ee ]
Tawney is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,862 in the US, popular nicknames include Taw, Tay, and Tawie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Tawney is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced t-AWN-ee.
Parents who love the name Tawney often also consider Cassaundra, Elke, Esterine .
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Historical Record
Tawney first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 569 babies have been named Tawney in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tawney is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,862 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,862
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Nicknames
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About the Name Tawney
Tawney is a girl name .
Tawney is currently ranked #16,862 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tawney include Taw, Tay, Tawie, and Tawnie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis