Tammy

See also: tammy

English

Alternative forms

• Tammie

Etymology

A diminutive of Tamsin and Tamara, later also used for new names beginning with Tam such as Tamika and Tamiya.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈtæmi/

  Rhymes: -æmi

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Proper noun

Tammy

1. A female given name popular in the 1960s and the 1970s.
   • 1957, Jay Livingston, Ray Evans, Tammy (song):

     Wish I knew if he knew
     What I'm dreaming of
     Tammy, Tammy, Tammy's in love.