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Tendai

Boy Name #25,367 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Tendai is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Tendai often also consider Teresa, Tennie, Tena .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #25,367
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Ten Tey Tenie Tendie

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Teresa Tennie Tena Tessie Tella Tempie Tennessee Teressa

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tendai

Is Tendai a boy or girl name?

Tendai is primarily used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Tendai?

Tendai is currently ranked #25367 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Tendai?

Common nicknames for Tendai include Ten, Tey, Tenie, and Tendie.

Is Tendai a common or rare name?

Tendai is an uncommon name, ranked #25367 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Tendai

Tendai is a boy name .

Tendai is currently ranked #25,367 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Tendai include Ten, Tey, Tenie, and Tendie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.