US Popularity:26844
Origin:Irish
Meaning:a green field or golden brown
Tawny is a girl’s name of Irish origin. This name has a distinctly rustic and natural tone, translating to “green field” or “golden brown.” Tawny owls come to mind, with their beautifully dappled brown feathers and shimmering, all-knowing eyes. You might choose Tawny as a name to mark the love you have for nature, a love you would like to share with baby. You could also choose it for its undeniable cool factor—Tawny is a name that brings a flavor of Eighties nostalgia with it, perfect for the throwback-friendly era we live in.

Tawny Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2021
#26844
in 2021
- 2764
from 2018
In comparison to the previous year's data
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