Tenny
Pronunciation: [ t-EHN-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tenny first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 21 babies have been named Tenny in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tenny is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,346 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,346
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Tenny is also used as a boy name, ranked #38185.
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"victorious one"
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Greek origin
"pale green, flowering"
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Arabic via Urdu origin
"farewell, goodbye"
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Irish Gaelic origin
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About the Name Tenny
Tenny is a girl name .
Is Tenny a boy or girl name? Tenny is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #38,346 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #38,185. Tenny is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tenny is currently ranked #38,346 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tenny include Ten, Tey, Teie, and Tenkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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