Tammi

Hebrew

"date palm tree"

Tammi Origin and Meaning

The name Tammi is a girl's name.

Tammi is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Tamara, which has Hebrew roots meaning 'palm tree.' It gained particular popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s, embodying the trend of friendly, approachable nicknames used as given names during that era. Tammi has a cheerful, youthful quality with its short form and 'i' ending, characteristic of many mid-century American names. While less common for newborns today, it retains a sense of nostalgic charm. The name is sometimes spelled with variations such as Tammy or Tammie. Tammi also appears in Finnish culture with distinct origins, where it means 'oak' and carries associations with strength and endurance.

Tammi Rank in US Top 1000

# 983 in the US

Famous People Named Tammi

• Tammi Terrell (born Thomasina Winifred Montgomery) American R&B singer
• Tammi Patterson Australian tennis player
• Tammi Reiss American basketball player and actress
• Tammi Øst Danish actress