Tawny
/tawnee/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Tawny is a English name meaning "Tawny, tanned". It originates from BE, Canada, CO, CR, ES. The word "tawny" comes from the Old French word "tané," meaning "tanned." It is related to the word "tan," referring to the process of converting animal hide into leather using tannin.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic tawnee
IPA tɔni
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as tawnee. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Tawny
- · Tawny Kitaen - Actress
- · Tawny Cypress - Actress
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