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Tamzin

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Pronounced TAM-zin /ˈtæm.zɪn/Medium

Meaning: A Cornish and English contracted form of Thomasina, the feminine of Thomas (Aramaic, 'twin'). A crisp West Country classic.Medium

In 30 seconds: A crisp West Country name: Tamzin is a form of Thomasina ('twin'), said 'TAM-zin'. Spirited and vintage.
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Origin MediumCornish, English
MeaningA Cornish and English contracted form of Thomasina, the feminine of Thomas (Aramaic, 'twin'). A crisp West Country classic.
U.S. rank (2021)#15060 ↗ Rising
2021 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 80

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720112021

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

Tamzin contracts Thomasina, the feminine of Thomas ('twin'), in Cornish and English tradition. It reads as a spirited, vintage-flavored name, rare in the U.S. (said 'TAM-zin').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Britain. Rare, spirited, and vintage.

Did you know? Tamzin is a Cornish and English form of Thomasina, feminine of Thomas ('twin,' Aramaic) — a lively West Country classic (said 'TAM-zin').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Tamzin — Cornish/English form of Thomasina; 'twin'

Variations

ThomasinaTamsinTamsyn

Nicknames

TamZin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tamzin mean?

Tamzin is a Cornish and English form of Thomasina, feminine of Thomas ('twin').

How do you pronounce Tamzin?

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

Is Tamzin a boy or girl name?

Tamzin is a girl's name.

How popular is Tamzin?

Tamzin is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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