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Tennessee

Pronunciation: [ t-ehn-uhs-EE ]

Boy Name #7,826 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Tennessee is a boy name, recorded for 11 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced t-ehn-uhs-EE.

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

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#7,826
Total SSA Count
11

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Ten Tey Tenie Tennie

Also a Girl Name

Tennessee is also used as a girl name, ranked #6128.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee

Is Tennessee a boy or girl name?
Tennessee is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #7826. As a girl name, it is ranked #6128. Tennessee is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Tennessee?
Tennessee is pronounced t-ehn-uhs-EE.
How popular is the name Tennessee?
Tennessee is currently ranked #7826 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Tennessee?
Common nicknames for Tennessee include Ten, Tey, Tenie, and Tennie.
Is Tennessee a common or rare name?
Tennessee is an uncommon name, ranked #7826 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Tennessee

Tennessee is a boy name .

Is Tennessee a boy or girl name? Tennessee is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,826 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,128. Tennessee is more commonly used as a girl name.

Tennessee is currently ranked #7,826 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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

Alternative spellings of Tennessee include Tennyson . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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