Tansy

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Tansy Pronunciation

Tansy is pronounced TAN-zee /ˈtæn.zi/High

Meaning: 'immortality'; the tansy flowerHigh

In 30 seconds: A bright English flower name from the golden tansy, rooted in the Greek for 'immortality'.

Origin HighGreek, English

Meaning'immortality'; the tansy flower

U.S. rank (2024)#12007 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1981

Total births (all-time)≈ 375

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

Tansy is an English word-name from the button-flowered herb, via Old French from a shortened Greek athanasia, 'immortality'.

Cheerful and uncommon, Tansy has a zippy two-beat sound and a sunny, golden-flowered namesake.

Did you know? The name traces to Greek 'athanasia', 'immortality' — the dried flowers keep their color and were once used to preserve.

Overall data confidence 88%

Etymonline — tansy — Greek 'immortality'

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Poppy— a punchy two-syllable flower name

Daisy— another cheerful English flower name

Marigold— shares the golden-bloom feel

Ivy— a fellow short, botanical girls' name

How do you pronounce Tansy?

Tansy is pronounced TAN-zee (/ˈtæn.zi/). Press play above to hear Tansy said aloud.

How do you say Tansy?

Tansy is said TAN-zee (/ˈtæn.zi/). Press play above to hear Tansy said aloud.

What does the name Tansy mean?

Tansy is of Greek origin and means ''immortality', from the tansy flower'.

Is Tansy a boy or girl name?

Tansy is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Tansy?

Tansy is a rare, sunny flower name in the U.S..