Find out how popular the first name Thuthuy has been for the last 1 years (from 1981 to 1981) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Thuthuy by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Thuthuy is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1981, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Thuthuy.

The history of the first name Thuthuy

The name Thuthuy has its origins in the Vietnamese language, where it is a combination of two words: "thu" meaning autumn and "thuy" meaning water. This suggests that the name may have been used to describe the beauty of autumn reflections on water or perhaps a child born during the autumn season near a body of water.

While the exact origins of the name are uncertain, it is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Vietnam, particularly around the areas of the Red River Delta. The earliest recorded use of the name can be traced back to the 15th century during the Later Le Dynasty, which ruled Vietnam from 1428 to 1789.

One of the earliest known references to the name Thuthuy can be found in the historical records of the Nguyen Dynasty, which ruled Vietnam from 1802 to 1945. The records mention a concubine named Thuthuy who served in the imperial palace during the reign of Emperor Minh Mang in the early 19th century.

In more recent history, there have been several notable individuals with the name Thuthuy. One of the most famous is Thuthuy Tran, a Vietnamese-American author and activist who was born in 1976. Her memoir, "Dust Child," recounts her experiences as a child during the Vietnam War and her family's eventual immigration to the United States.

Another well-known Thuthuy is Thuthuy Nguyen, a Vietnamese-American fashion designer who founded the clothing brand Cue in the late 1990s. Her designs have been worn by numerous celebrities and have been featured in various fashion magazines.

In the world of sports, Thuthuy Pham is a Vietnamese-American professional tennis player who has competed in several Grand Slam tournaments. She was born in 1990 and turned professional in 2008.

Thuthuy Le is a Vietnamese-American artist and educator known for her work in promoting cultural awareness and understanding through art. She has exhibited her works in various galleries and museums across the United States.

Lastly, Thuthuy Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American journalist and news anchor who has worked for several major television networks, including NBC and ABC. She has covered numerous significant events and has received numerous awards for her reporting.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Thuthuy was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Thuthuy, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!