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Townsend

Pronunciation: [ t-OWNZ-uhnd ]

Girl Name #24,734 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Townsend is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced t-OWNZ-uhnd.

Parents who love the name Townsend often also consider Tommie, Tom, Tony .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#24,734
Total SSA Count
6

Nicknames

Tow Toy Towie Townie

Also a Boy Name

Townsend is also used as a boy name, ranked #3983.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Townsend

Is Townsend a boy or girl name?
Townsend is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #24734. As a boy name, it is ranked #3983. Townsend is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Townsend?
Townsend is pronounced t-OWNZ-uhnd.
How popular is the name Townsend?
Townsend is currently ranked #24734 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Townsend?
Common nicknames for Townsend include Tow, Toy, Towie, and Townie.
Is Townsend a common or rare name?
Townsend is an uncommon name, ranked #24734 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Townsend

Townsend is a girl name .

Is Townsend a boy or girl name? Townsend is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #24,734 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,983. Townsend is more commonly used as a boy name.

Townsend is currently ranked #24,734 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Townsend include Tow, Toy, Towie, and Townie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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