NAME PROFILE
Tawney
Derived from the Old Norse name Yngvarr, meaning warrior of Ing or protected by the god Ing. This name signifies a person with a strong, resilient character and a natural instinct to guard those they love.
Key Stats
| Total births | 575 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1988 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1982 |
| Most recent | 1991 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Russian, Polish, Ukrainian |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Igor Stravinsky (Composer of The Rite of Spring) · Igor Sikorsky (Aviation pioneer who developed the first helicopter) · Igor Larionov (Hockey Hall of Fame center) · Igor Cassina (Olympic gold medalist gymnast) · Igor Akinfeev (Professional soccer goalkeeper)
Nicknames & Diminutives
IggyIgorekGoshaGarik
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