Tennessee
teh-nuh-SEE
Popularity
#6116
Letters
9
Syllables
3
Origin
Native American
Total Births
1,328
Peak Year
#60 in 2017
First Recorded
1880
Style
Earthy & Bohemian, Nature-Inspired
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Tennessee is the name of a U.S. state, derived from the Cherokee village Tanasi.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Tennessee Williams
American playwright
Personality Traits
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