Tammy
TAM-ee
A feminine name that traditionally comes from Thomas and carries the sense of “twin.”
Meaning
In the provided sources, Tammy is treated as a female name derived from Thomas, and Thomas is ultimately tied to the Aramaic word for “twin.” One excerpt also groups Tammy with other “twin” forms, reinforcing that core meaning. In later English usage, Tammy became a familiar standalone given name rather than just a diminutive.
Origin
EnglishAramaicfeminine
Fun fact
The 1882 source groups Tammy with Tammy-related forms like Tammie and Tamsin as Thomas-derived names.
Confidence: mixed. Sources: Praenomina; or, the etymology of the principal Christian names of Great Britain and Ireland, History of Christian Names.