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Comments and insights on the name Tannis: | Edit

Very rare and unusual, Old English name. This spelling can also be used for girls.

Personal experiences with the name Tannis: | Edit

My name is Tannis Michaela Truitt. I have elevan siblings all together. I have never been picked on about my name and actually most people, think my name is awesome and I agree. Some people don't even believe me when I tell them my name is Tannis But that is ok.

When I was little I had a swimming instructor (female) named Tannis. For a while I thought her name was Tennis.

Nicknames for Tannis: | Edit

Tannie,Tan,t.t, Tae,Ta ta

Meanings and history of the name Tannis: | Edit

Tannis is a variant of Tanner. It comes from Old English. It means "Leather maker".

Tanis (female name) is Slavic and has other associations. It is a version of Tanya.

Famous real-life people named Tannis: | Edit

Tannis Slimmon, a Canadian singer.

Tannis in song, story & screen: | Edit

Tannis is one of the character's names in Underworld 3. He is one of the vampire helpers of the overlord.