Tavish
Tavish is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Twin.
Origin and history
Tavish is an Anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic name Thàmhais, which is the Gaelic equivalent of Thomas. It carries the traditional meaning of 'twin'. Though relatively rare in the United States, it has seen steady, minor usage as an uncommon traditional choice.
Popularity in the United States
780 babies in the United States have been named Tavish since 1880. It ranks #3896 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1793.
States where it is most popular
- CA (52.4 %)
- TN (23.8 %)
- WA (23.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 100 |
| 1990-2000 | 210 |
| 2000-2010 | 152 |
| 2010-2019 | 184 |
| 2020-2029 | 134 |
Nicknames
Tav
Fun facts
- Tavish originates from Thàmhais, the Scottish Gaelic vocative form of Thomas.
- It is one of the few boy names in English that rhymes directly with the word lavish.