Tighe
Pronunciation: [ t-EYEG ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tighe first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 509 babies have been named Tighe in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tighe is past its peak , currently ranked #12,245 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,245
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Tighe
Tighe is a boy name .
Tighe is currently ranked #12,245 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tighe include Tig, Tiy, Tiie, and Tigkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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