Tippy
Pronunciation: [ t-IHP-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tippy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 6 babies have been named Tippy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tippy is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #35,200 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #35,200
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Tippy is also used as a boy name, ranked #39291.
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About the Name Tippy
Tippy is a girl name .
Is Tippy a boy or girl name? Tippy is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #35,200 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #39,291. Tippy is more commonly used as a girl name.
Tippy is currently ranked #35,200 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tippy include Tip, Tiy, Tiie, and Tipkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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