The nameTanguy
Tanguy is a Breton boy's name, borne by a saint who founded an abbey. It has been well liked in France since the 1980s.
- Boy's name
- Breton
Meaning
Tanguy is said to come from the Breton tan, "fire", and ki, "dog", the image of an ardent warrior. The meaning remains debated.
Origin
Breton. Saint Tanguy is said to have founded the abbey of Saint-Mathieu de Fine-Terre, at the tip of Finistère, in the 6th century.
History
Étienne Chatiliez's film Tanguy (2001), about a grown son who will not leave his parents' home, gave the name unexpected fame in France.
Famous people named Tanguy
- Saint Tanguy, Breton abbot
- Tanguy, hero of Étienne Chatiliez's film (fictional character)
Popularity of the name Tanguy
Tanguy in France
Tanguy was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 7,395 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Tanguy. Its rise began around 1972, and it peaked in 2000. Half of all babies named Tanguy in France were born before 1997.
Tanguy in Belgium
Tanguy was most popular in Belgium in the 2000s, with 380 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Tanguy. Half of all babies named Tanguy in Belgium were born before 2000.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tanguy mean?
Tanguy is said to come from the Breton tan, "fire", and ki, "dog", the image of an ardent warrior. The meaning remains debated.
What is the origin of the name Tanguy?
Breton. Saint Tanguy is said to have founded the abbey of Saint-Mathieu de Fine-Terre, at the tip of Finistère, in the 6th century.
Is Tanguy a girl's or a boy's name?
Tanguy is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Tanguy?
Saint Tanguy, Breton abbot; Tanguy, hero of Étienne Chatiliez's film (fictional character).