The baby name Tippy is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced TIP-ee (IPA: /ˈtɪpi/).
Tippy is English in Origin.
The baby name Tippy is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced TIP-ee (IPA: /ˈtɪpi/).
Tippy is English in Origin.
Tippy is an English-language pet name formed with the -y/-ie diminutive, most often a playful shortening of Tip or of Tip- surnames such as Tipton and Tipper. The root word tip in English denotes the "point, top," and as a verb "to tilt," giving Tippy a sprightly, light-footed feel rather than a fixed lexical meaning. The spelling Tippi is well known through actress Tippi Hedren (whose family had Swedish ancestry), while Tippie and Tippey also appear; Tip functions as the clipped form.
Usage is unisex and largely American, surfacing in the early to mid-20th century as a casual given name or nickname. Notable bearers include boxer Tippy Larkin, actress Tippy Walker, and baseball pitcher Tippy Martinez. As a formal first name it remains rare, but it appeals to parents who like breezy vintage nicknames with friendly energy and no single tradition-bound origin.
Tippy is a rare name. Our records hold just 31 recorded uses, spread over 11 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #277 | 2 | 7,507 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #290 | 4 | 6,876 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #426 | 4 | 13,098 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #644 | 7 | 16,104 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
Tippy is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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