Tennessee

Pronunciation: [ t-ehn-uhs-EE ]

Girl Name #6,128 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Tennessee is a girl name, recorded for 20 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: Girl
Popularity Rank: #6,128
Total SSA Count: 20

Nicknames

Ten Tey Tenie Tennie

Also a Boy Name

Tennessee is also used as a boy name, ranked #7826.

View Tennessee as a boy name →

Similar Names

Teresa Tennie Tena Tessie Tella Tempie Teressa Texas

Playground Safety

Kid-Friendly

We found 1 potential concern.

Unlock full report

Can't decide?

Start a tournament bracket with Tennessee and other names you're considering.

Start a Tournament

Like this name?

Check how Tennessee sounds with your surname and test for potential nicknames.

Analyze This Name

Browse more girl names →

Explore More Generators

🧝 Fantasy Name Generator
Create names for D&D and RPG characters
🐾 Pet Name Generator
Find the perfect name for your furry friend
🎭 Character Name Generator
Names for fictional characters across genres

Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee

Is Tennessee a boy or girl name?

Tennessee is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #6128. As a boy name, it is ranked #7826. 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 #6128 in popularity for girl 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 #6128 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Tennessee

Tennessee is a girl name .

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

Tennessee is currently ranked #6,128 in popularity for girl 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.