Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Tanner

The name Tanner originated as an English surname which came from an occupational name. The Olde English word “tannere” was used to signify a person employed as a tanner of animal skins to produce leather for necessary everyday items (shoes, horse harnesses, saddles and armor) during medieval times and before. The word was probably influenced by the ancient Celtic word for the oak tree whose bark was used in the tanning process. The surname first appears as “Tannur” in the 12th century.

All About the Baby Name – Tanner

Personality

OF THE BOY NAME TANNER

The number Nine personality represents the completion or ending of the cycle, and a need for perfection. This is the personality that moves from "self" to a greater understanding and compassion for the human condition and the world order. They want to make the world a better place. Nines are capable of great spiritual and humanitarian achievements. They are courageous and fearless, able to fight great battles on behalf of worthy causes. These personalities will not tolerate injustice. They are compassionate people with a strong sensitivity to others. They are able to both educate and inspire. Friendships and relationships are the lifeblood to the Nine, and they place a high value on love and affection. Nines are often exceptionally gifted artistically, and they have a keen imagination and enterprising mind.

Popularity

OF THE BOY NAME TANNER

In the United States Tanner came into usage as a male given name for the first time in 1976. It took the name only 17 years to reach a spot on the Top 100 list of most commonly used boys’ names. Tanner was a Top 100 favorite for only eight years (during the 1990s). At the turn of the 21st century the name has been consistently showing backwards movement on the charts. At this trajectory, we expect Tanner to fall off the Top 200 list sometime in the next few years. The trend to use last names as given names is still going strong in America, but Tanner is no longer one of the more popular ones. Nevertheless, Tanner is still a Top 100 favorite in the states of Montana, Wyoming, Idaho and Vermont. Like leather itself, the name Tanner suggests a certain amount of strength and ruggedness.

Quick Facts

ON TANNER

GENDER:

Boy

ORIGIN:

English

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

2

RANKING POPULARITY:

197

PRONUNCIATION:

TAN-ner

SIMPLE MEANING:

Leather worker

Characteristics

OF TANNER

Multi-talented

Intuitive

Oneness

Idealistic

Philanthropy

Independent

Perfection

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Tanner

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME TANNER

Jack Tanner is the hero of George Bernard Shaw’s 1903 play Man and Superman, a revolutionary who stands in contrast to all that conventional British society of the time revered, including the institution of marriage. The play explores both the philosophical aspects of such institutions as well as their comedic side effects, and loquacious Jack, the self-confirmed bachelor, finally falls victim to the forceful Ann’s wedding schemes.

We cannot find any significant literary characters by the name of Tanner

Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME TANNER

We cannot find any childrens books with the first name Tanner


Popular Songs

ON TANNER

Mr. Tanner
a song by Harry Chapin

Famous People

NAMED TANNER

Tanner Glass (hockey player)

Children of Famous People

NAMED TANNER

We cannot find any children of famous people with the first name Tanner

Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME TANNER

We cannot find any historically significant people with the first name Tanner