NAME PROFILE
Tani
A written abbreviation for William, which stems from the Germanic name Wilhelm, meaning 'resolute protector' or 'strong-willed warrior.' It suggests a personality that is steady, dependable, and naturally inclined to lead and protect others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,014 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1963 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1953 |
| Most recent | 1989 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, German |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 86%OR — 9%MI — 5%AK — 0%PA — 0%
Notable People
William Shakespeare (Playwright of Hamlet) · William Shatner (Actor in Star Trek) · William Faulkner (Author of The Sound and the Fury) · William Wordsworth (Poet of Lyrical Ballads) · William Prince (Actor in Cyrano de Bergerac)
Nicknames & Diminutives
WillWillieBillBillyLiam
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