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Tawni

Girl name · English · French · Irish

Tawni is an English and French girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • GenerationTawni peaked in 1988, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Tawni you'd meet today is about 37 years old.
  • HistoryTawni first shows up in US birth records in 1950, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 75 years since.
Baby in a pink top lying on a white blanket
hello, little Tawni

US births per million girls, 1950–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Tawni

Tawni is a girl name of English, French and Irish origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:English namesFrench namesIrish names

Other spellings of Tawni

Girl name: Tawny

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Questions about the name Tawni

What is the origin of the name Tawni?

Tawni is English, French and Irish in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Tawni turns up in more than one tradition. Other English names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Charlotte (“free”), Harper (“harp player”) and Elizabeth (“God is my oath”).

Is Tawni a boy or girl name?

Tawni is a girl name.

How popular is the name Tawni?

Tawni is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2011. It peaked at #1,384 in 1988, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Tawni?

If you like Tawni, you might also like Tawny. Tawny is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Tawni?

Tawni is an English and French girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.