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Tatum

Pronunciation: TAY-təm (key)

Commentary on the name Tatum:

This old English surname made a direct leap to girl's first name thanks to the example of actress Tatum O'Neal. Its sound is quite boyish, but since it never was a boy's name the effect is more more merry than masculine.

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Comments and insights on the name Tatum: | Edit

My Daughters name is Tatum, and she has certainly lived up to the meaning (cheerful) she never stops smiling.

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Everyone who has ever asked what my daughters name is, when told Tatum, they say ah what a beautiful name.

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Tate
Tator
Tater Tot
Tatie
Taye
Taternuts (from the show "That 70's Show".
Potatoe
Tay Tay

Meanings and history of the name Tatum: | Edit

Middle English: To be Cheerful

Famous real-life people named Tatum: | Edit

Tatum O'Neal (actress)
Channing Tatum (actor)

Tatum in song, story & screen: | Edit

Rose McGowan plays Tatum Riley in the first Scream.

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