Tanguy is a boy's name of French origin meaning “Fire; fiery in battle..” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Tan, Guy. Tanguy is an uncommon, distinctive choice for boys, with a popularity score of 10 out of 100 — perfect for parents seeking something rare.
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tahn-GEE
Phonetic spelling
A rare, distinctive name — a great pick if you want something uncommon.
* Estimated trend — official birth-record data coming soon for this name
Tanguy means “Fire; fiery in battle..” It is a boy's name of French origin.
Tanguy is pronounced tahn-GEE.
Tanguy is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Tanguy has a popularity score of 10 out of 100 based on current naming trends.
Popular nicknames for Tanguy include Tan, Guy.
Middle names that pair well with Tanguy include Tanguy Romain, Tanguy Gilles, Tanguy Loic.
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