Tamme
Fact sheet
- Name
- Tamme
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Tamme, a male name, is an East Frisian abbreviation of Thankmar or Dankmar. It is interpreted as "the famous thinker" or "the esteemed thinker" and can also be understood as "God's great unique gift."
What does the name Tamme mean?
Tamme is an East Frisian short form of the names Thankmar and Dankmar. The meaning of the name refers to concepts such as "the famous thinker" and "the esteemed thinker" as well as the notion of "God's great unique gift." The origin of the name lies in Old High German. The components consist of thank, which means "thinking," "thought," "memory," or "gratitude," and mari, which means "famous," "esteemed," or "known." Tamme is primarily found in Ostfriesland. Other Frisian abbreviations include Tammo, Tomme, Temme, or Tamo.
Where does the name Tamme come from?
The name Tamme has its roots in the Old Frisian and Old High German languages and carries meanings such as "the famous thinker" and "God's great unique gift." The word components come from Old High German: thank means "thinking," "thought," "memory," or "gratitude," while mari stands for "famous," "esteemed," or "known." The name is anchored in the Frisian language.
How do you pronounce Tamme?
The pronunciation of Tamme is clear and two-syllable. It is generally pronounced as "Tam-me" [ˈtamə]. The name begins with an open A sound, conveying a certain directness. The double consonant position of the m emphasizes the middle of the name, while the ending "-e" provides a gentle closure. Tamme radiates a Nordic and down-to-earth character and possesses a clear structure as well as calm strength.
Popularity
In Germany, Tamme is quite a sought-after first name. Currently, it ranks 726th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2012, reaching 474th place. Over the last ten years, Tamme has been given as a first name approximately 790 times, placing it 638th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 607th.
Nicknames & pet names
Taffl Falaffel / Tam-Tam / Tammi / Tammie / Tammy
Similar first names
Temme
Famous people
- Tamme Hanken ("Knochenbrecher", i.e. chiropractor for horses and other animals. Known through the NDR series "Der XXL Ostfriese")
Frequently asked questions about the name Tamme
What is the origin of the name Tamme?
The name Tamme has its roots in the Old Frisian and Old High German languages and is common in Ostfriesland.
What does the name Tamme mean?
Tamme is a short form of the names Thankmar and Dankmar and means 'the famous thinker' as well as 'God's great unique gift.'
How popular is the name Tamme?
Tamme is primarily found in Ostfriesland, and its Frisian variants such as Tammo, Tomme, and Temme are also well-known.