Tawny
Meaning of Tawny
Tawny is a charming and unique name for a baby girl. This name has its origins in English, and it is associated with the color tan or light brown, reminiscent of the warm hues found in nature. The American English pronunciation of Tawny is TAH-nee (/ˈtɑni/), while the British English pronunciation is TOH-nee (/ˈtəʊni/). Variations of this name include Tawnie and Tawnee. According to data for newborns in Florida, Tawny had modest popularity in the 1990s, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 9 per year. Though not as common as some other names, Tawny offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking something offbeat yet beautiful for their little girl.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as TAH-nee (/ˈtɑni/)
British English
- Pronunced as TOH-nee (/ˈtəʊni/)
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Notable People Named Tawny
| Tawny Kitaen - Julie Ellen "Tawny" Kitaen was an American actress known for her roles in television films and comedies, including The Perils of Gwendoline in the Land of the Yik-Yak and Bachelor Party. |
| Tawny Chatmon is an American photographic artist recognized for her striking portraits of Black children adorned with gold leaf and paint. |
| Tawny Newsome is a multi-talented American musician, comedian, and actress known for her roles in Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, Space Force, Brockmire, and Star Trek: Lower Decks, as well as co-hosting the podcast Yo, Is This Racist? |
| Tawny Little, Miss America 1976 and Miss New York 1975, is an American television personality. |
| Tawny Weber is an American romantic fiction writer known for her books published by Harlequin Blaze, originally from Idaho and currently residing in Northern California. |
