Tanner

English Surname

"leather tanner"

Tanner Origin and Meaning

The name Tanner is a girl's name meaning "leather tanner".

In centuries gone past, no one would have considered this occupational surname for their daughter; tanners were associated with terrible smells and stained skin as a result of the processes used to treat hides to make leather. But now, we see increasing numbers of parents in the US choosing this for their girls. Given the popularity of other two-syllable T names like Taylor and Tyler, Tanner has some appeal for those looking for a non-frilly name for their girls. For what it is worth, we prefer the Greek name Tana, which has an infinitely more pleasant meaning.

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Famous People Named Tanner

• Tanner Elle Schneider aka Elle King, American singer, songwriter, and actress, daughter of comedian Rob Schneider
• Tanner Cochran American tennis player