Tamzin
Girl name · 182 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Tamzin: 182 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 23 births in 2001.
Tamzin is a spirited Scottish variant of Thomasina, the feminine form of Thomas, which ultimately derives from the Aramaic *t’om’a*, meaning "twin." This Cornish-inflected spelling gained particular popularity through the actress Tamzin Outhwaite, best known for her role in *EastEnders*, and Tamzin Malleson, a British star of *Teachers*. While no major place bears the name, the etymological root *Thomas* surfaces in countless towns, from St. Thomas in the Caribbean to countless churches dedicated to the doubting apostle. The Tamzin spelling, with its distinctive 'z', emerged in Cornwall and Devon before crossing the border into Scotland, where it offers a zesty, modern alternative to the more traditional Tamsin.
Girl 15 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 200123 babies
- Latest (2013)
- #4497 babies
- Total births
- 182since 1999
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 38%vs prior 5y