Tif as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Tif

What is the meaning of the name Tif ?

The baby name Tif is a Female name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /tɪf/ (rhymes with 'tiff').

Tif is English in Origin.

Tif is a clipped, modern nickname derived from Tiffany, the medieval English form of Greek Theophania, meaning manifestation or appearance of God, associated with the Christian feast of Epiphany. In medieval England the name appears from the 12th century, often given to girls born around Epiphany; in French it survives as Tiphaine or Typhaine, while related forms include Byzantine Theophano and Theophania. Tiffany re-emerged and peaked in the late 20th century in the United States and elsewhere, and the minimalist spelling Tif has since been adopted as a standalone choice by some parents.

Though rare independently, Tif retains the epiphany-related meaning of its source and reads crisp and contemporary. Variants and cognates include Tiffany, Tiffani, Tiffanie, Tiphaine or Typhaine, Theophania, and Theophano; short forms and spellings include Tiff, Tiffy, and Tifa. Usage is chiefly feminine in English, but the short form can be perceived as unisex.