Tad
TAD
Popularity
#7657
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
English
Total Births
6,918
Peak Year
#265 in 1966
First Recorded
1912
Style
Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A short form of Thaddeus, which is of Aramaic origin and means 'heart' or 'courageous heart'.
Numerology
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Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Tad Lincoln
Son of President Abraham Lincoln
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