Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Tuesday

Tuesday

♀ Girl

Pronounced TOOZ-day /ˈtuːz.deɪ/Medium

Meaning: An English day name: 'Tuesday' comes from Old English 'Tiwesdaeg', 'Tiw's day', for the Norse god Tiw (Tyr) of war and law. Used as a given name, notably via actress Tuesday Weld.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright day name: Tuesday comes from 'Tiw's day,' the Norse god (said 'TOOZ-day').
💕 Browse more names
Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningAn English day name: 'Tuesday' comes from Old English 'Tiwesdaeg', 'Tiw's day', for the Norse god Tiw (Tyr) of war and law. Used as a given name, notably via actress Tuesday Weld.
U.S. rank (2024)#12027 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1966
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,554

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196619452024

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

The girl's name Tuesday is an English day name, from Old English 'Tiwesdaeg' ('Tiw's day'), for the Norse god Tiw. As a name it carries a bright, offbeat charm. In the U.S. it is rare and reads as playful and vintage-cool (said 'TOOZ-day').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, playful, and offbeat.

Did you know? Tuesday traces to Old English 'Tiw's day' — honoring the Norse god of war and law — and became a given name via actress Tuesday Weld (said 'TOOZ-day').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Tuesday — English day name; Old English 'Tiw's day'

Variations

TuesdaiTuesdaeTuesdee

Nicknames

TuesDee

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Tuesday…

Sunday— a like day-of-the-week name
Winter— a like offbeat word name
Story— a like whimsical word pick
Clementine— a like vintage-cool choice

Explore names like Tuesday

By themeword-namevintageday-name
By meaningGod / DivineWarriorGift / Blessing

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Tuesday mean?

Tuesday is a day name, from Old English 'Tiw's day,' for the Norse god Tiw (Tyr).

How do you pronounce Tuesday?

It's said TOOZ-day /ˈtuːz.deɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tuesday a boy or girl name?

Tuesday is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Tuesday?

Tuesday is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

💬 Ask Nia