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Tatum

Gender-neutral · English · Medium name

Meaning
Tata's homestead, cheerful bringer of joy
Pronunciation
TAY-tum
Origin
English

From Old English, a place name meaning Tata's homestead.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ModernVintageSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Old English, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Australia

Also recorded as Girl.

Alternate spellings

  • TatymEnglish

    Variant spelling.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Tatum O'Neal

    1963–present

    American actress, youngest competitive Oscar winner.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Old English Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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