Tammy
/ˈtæm.i/noun
Tammy is a familiar English form of Tamara, a feminine given name ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Tamar.
Did you know?In the Hebrew Bible, Tamar is a prominent woman whose name is associated with the date palm, an ancient symbol of life, abundance, and feminine beauty.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Hebrew
Hebrew
תָּמָר (Tamar)
“Date palm or palm tree; also used as a personal name”
Ancient Greek
Greek
Thamar
“Greek rendering of the Hebrew personal name Tamar”
Late Antiquity
Latin
Thamar
“Latin biblical form of the name”
19th Century
English
Tamara
“English and European form developed from Tamar and related name forms”
20th Century
English
Tammy
“Familiar diminutive of Tamara, also used independently as a given name”