Meaning: Twin, through Thomas
The story
Tamsin is a contracted form of Thomasina traditionally used in Cornwall. The twin meaning comes from the Aramaic ancestor of Thomas, rather than a Cornish word.
Nicknames
- Tam
- Tammy
Spellings & variants
- Tamzin
- Thomasina
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Tamsin comes from English and Cornish.
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