Tamie

♀ Girl

Pronounced TAM-ee /ˈtæm.i/High

Meaning: A variant spelling of Tammy, a pet form of Tamara, from the Hebrew for 'date palm' (or of Thomasina). A breezy mid-century nickname-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A breezy short name: Tamie springs from Tamara ('date palm,' Hebrew), said 'TAM-ee.' Light and mid-century.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA variant spelling of Tammy, a pet form of Tamara, from the Hebrew for 'date palm' (or of Thomasina). A breezy mid-century nickname-name.

U.S. rank (2016)#18600 ↗ Rising

2016 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1959

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,237

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tamie respells Tammy, a nickname for Tamara, from the Hebrew for 'date palm' (with a possible Thomasina link). The casual -ie ending fit mid-century taste, peaked in 1959, and gave way to Tammy (said 'TAM-ee'). The exact source is uncertain, which we note.

Tamie belonged to the fifties nurseries and is rare today. Rare, breezy, and vintage.

Did you know? Tamie is a spelling of Tammy — short for Tamara — that peaked around 1959 before the standard spelling won out.

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Tamie — Variant of Tammy; short for Tamara; Hebrew 'date palm'

Variations

TammyTamiTammie

Nicknames

TamTammy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tamie mean?

Tamie is a variant of Tammy, a pet form of Tamara, from the Hebrew for 'date palm.'

How do you pronounce Tamie?

It's said TAM-ee /ˈtæm.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tamie a boy or girl name?

Tamie is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Tamie?

Tamie peaked in the late fifties and is uncommon now.