Tempest
Pronunciation: [ t-EHMP-uhst ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tempest first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 1,275 babies have been named Tempest in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tempest is past its peak , currently ranked #9,376 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,376
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Tempest
Tempest is a girl name .
Tempest is currently ranked #9,376 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tempest include Tem, Temp, Tempy, Tempie, Est, Esty, Estie, Tey, Teie, and Temkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Tempest include Temperance . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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