Tamsin

Tamsin is a Cornish girl's name. A Cornish contraction of Thomasina, the feminine form of Thomas. Has a distinctive sound with British heritage.

How popular is Tamsin in the United States?

In 2024, 7 girls in the United States were named Tamsin, making it the 13,291st most popular girl's name that year.

It has fallen over the decade, from 6,677th ten years before.

Its busiest year on record was 2017, with 27 births.

Records for Tamsin go back to 1955, and 413 babies have been given the name since.

What Tamsin means and where it comes from

A Cornish contraction of Thomasina, the feminine form of Thomas. Has a distinctive sound with British heritage. English contracted form of Thomasina, meaning "twin". Compact and distinctive.

Tamsin is of Cornish origin, described as british and vintage in style.

Is Tamsin a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 7 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Tamsin

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tamsin mean?

A Cornish contraction of Thomasina, the feminine form of Thomas. Has a distinctive sound with British heritage.

Where does the name Tamsin come from?

Tamsin is of Cornish origin, and is usually described as british and vintage in style.

How popular is Tamsin in the United States?

In 2024, 7 girls in the United States were named Tamsin, making it the 13,291st most popular girl's name that year.

Is Tamsin a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 7 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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