Female Name
Tamsyn
ˈtæm.zɪn
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
comedians
educators
family
feminine forms
illustrators
siblings
variants
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
64/100
modern80%
youthful80%
wholesome65%
strong120%
refined65%
strange160%
complex100%
Meaning & Etymology
Tamsyn is a variant of the name Tamsin, which itself is a diminutive of Thomasina. Thomasina is the feminine form of the name Thomas, meaning "twin". The name Tamsin is particularly popular in Cornwall and Wales, and it has various other forms such as Tamzin, Tamsen, Tammi, Tamzie, and Tamasin. The name has evolved over time and is often associated with the name Tamara, contributing to the modern diminutive "Tammy".
Etymology
Original Form:
Thomas
Evolution:
Thomas → Thomasina → Tamsin → Tamsyn
Source:
The name Thomas originates from the Aramaic word תָּאוֹמָא (Ta'oma'), meaning "twin". The feminine form Thomasina evolved in medieval Europe, and Tamsin emerged as a diminutive form, with Tamsyn being a modern variant.