Tighe

♂ Boy

Pronounced TY /ˈtaɪ/Medium

Meaning: An Anglicized spelling tied to the Irish Tadhg, 'poet; philosopher' — long a beloved Irish name (also a surname, O'Teague). A one-beat classic in disguise.Low

In 30 seconds: An Irish one-beat name: Tighe ties to Tadhg, 'poet' (said 'TY'). Storied and rare.

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Origin MediumIrish

MeaningAn Anglicized spelling tied to the Irish Tadhg, 'poet; philosopher' — long a beloved Irish name (also a surname, O'Teague). A one-beat classic in disguise.

U.S. rank (2023)#9648 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1979

Total births (all-time)≈ 518

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

Tighe is an Anglicized spelling tied to the Irish Tadhg, 'poet; philosopher,' long cherished in Ireland and carried into the surname (O')Teague. A storied one-beat name that hides its sound in its spelling — rare in the U.S. (said 'TY').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Irish families. Rare, storied, and crisp.

Did you know? Tighe is an Anglicized spelling linked to the Irish Tadhg, 'poet; philosopher' — a beloved Irish name and surname (said 'TY').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Tighe — Irish; tied to Tadhg 'poet'

Variations

TadhgTeagueTighue

Nicknames

TyTigh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tighe mean?

Tighe is an Anglicized spelling tied to the Irish Tadhg, 'poet; philosopher.'

How do you pronounce Tighe?

It's said TY /ˈtaɪ/ — one syllable.

Is Tighe a boy or girl name?

Tighe is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Tighe?

Tighe is a very rare name in the U.S.