What is the meaning of the name Tatum?
The name Tatum is primarily a female name of English origin that means Cheerful, Full Of Spirit.
Tatum O'Neal, actress.
Different Spellings of the name Tatum:
Taytum
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Names like Tatum:
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Tatum is an English personal name of Old English origin, meaning "Tata’s homestead"[1] It is in use for both boys and girls. [2]
People named Tatum include:
- Tatum Bell (born 1981), American retired National Football League running back
- Tatum Gressette (1900-1997), American college football head coach at The Citadel
- Tatum Keshwar (born 1983), South African fashion model and Miss South Africa 2008
- Tatum O'Neal (born 1963), American actress and author
- Tatum Reed (born 1980), American pornographic actress and movie producer
- Tatum McRae (born 2003) Canadian singer and dancer
See also[edit]
- Tatum (disambiguation)
Notes[edit]
- ^ Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Tatum". Behind the Name.
- ^ Williams, Alex (18 August 2016). "Is Hayden a Boy or Girl? Both. 'Post-Gender' Baby Names Are on the Rise". nytimes.com. New York Times. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
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English Baby Names Meaning:
In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Tatum is: Brings joy.
American Baby Names Meaning:
In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Tatum is: Brings joy.
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Tatum is a ♀ girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Tatum?
Tatum derived from a surname, which derived from a place name.
What does the name Tatum mean?
Tatum means “Tata’s homestead” and “cheerful bringer of joy”.
Pronunciation of Tatum
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Popularity of the name Tatum
The name Tatum is ranked #8210 overall.
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Tatum is a modern English unisex baby name that reached peak popularity in the 2010’s. The name can mean either “Tate’s homestead” or “cheerful bringer of joy”. It’s the latter meaning that makes the name popular with parents looking for a happy, positive name for their baby.
English: Tate’s homestead or cheerful bringer of joy
Origin of the name Tatum:
Tatum is a unisex baby name meaning “Tate’s homestead”. Tatum is derived from an Old English place name. Tatum could also mean “cheerful bringer of joy” if traced back to a different Old English term.
Symbolism of the name Tatum:
With a meaning like “cheerful bringer of joy” it is natural to associate the name Tatum with the sun and bright sunny days.
Style of the name Tatum:
modern
Gender of the name Tatum:
Tatum is a name used for both boys and girls.
Pronunciation of the name Tatum:
TAY-təm
Number of syllables in the name Tatum:
two
Emotion evoked from the name Tatum:
Tatum evokes feelings of energy and confidence.
Alternative spellings for the name Tatum:
Taytum, Tatem
Nicknames for the name Tatum:
- Tay
- Taytay
- Tate
Popularity of the name Tatum:
According to the Social Security Administration, Tatum is a modern unisex baby name. As a boy’s name, Tatum became popular in 2010 and peaked at #487 in 2019. As a girl’s name, Tatum became popular in 1994 and peaked at #329 in 2013.
Related names for the name Tatum:
- Channing
- Taylor
- Tate
- Becker
- Reese
- Blake
- Sydney
Great middle names for the name Tatum and their meanings:
Boy:
- Chandler (candle maker)
- Landry (ruler)
- Emerson (son of Emery)
- Bennett (blessed)
- Declan (man of prayer)
Girl:
- Reese (ardor)
- Blake (dark wood or clearing)
- Bellamy (fine friend)
- Arden (valley of the eagle)
- Fern (bold voyager)
Famous people with the name Tatum:
- Tatum Antoine Bell (American NFL football player)
- Tatum Christopher (son of singer Luke Bryan)
- Channing Tatum (American actor)
- Art Tatum (jazz musician/pianist)
- Edward Lawrie Tatum (Nobel Prize in Physiology/Medicine)
Tatums in popular culture:
- Drederick Tatum (television, “The Simpsons”)
- USS Tatum (escort ship World War II)