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English · Unisex name

Tatum

“Tata's homestead”

About the name Tatum

Tatum comes from an English surname that grew out of a place name, usually explained as ‘Tata’s homestead’, combining the Old English personal name Tata with ham, meaning ‘home’ or ‘homestead’. The surname is borne by the actor Channing Tatum. As a given name it is used for girls and boys. Tatum O’Neal, who won an Academy Award as a child for the film Paper Moon, is the best-known bearer of Tatum as a first name.

Meaning
Tata's homestead
Origin
English
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
TAY-tum(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Taytum

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Middle names for Tatum

  • Tatum James
  • Tatum Alexis
  • Tatum Morgan
  • Tatum Reese
  • Tatum Skylar

Questions about Tatum

What does Tatum mean?
Tatum is an English name meaning "Tata's homestead".
How do you pronounce Tatum?
Tatum is pronounced TAY-tum, with emphasis on the first syllable.
What are variants of Tatum?
Variants of Tatum include Taytum.

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