A feminine given name, also refers to a type of fine woolen fabric or a tam o'shanter hat. Sometimes used as a variant of Tamara.
As a name, derived from Aramaic Te'oma meaning 'twin,' related to Thomas. The fabric sense comes from French tamis meaning 'sieve' or 'strainer,' referring to the cloth's fine weave. The hat connection relates to tam o'shanter, named after the Robert Burns character.
The name Tammy peaked in popularity during the 1960s and 70s, partly due to Debbie Reynolds' hit song 'Tammy' from the 1957 film, creating a generation of Tammys who shared their name with both a Scottish hat and a fine wool fabric. This shows how entertainment can drive naming trends across entire decades.
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