Find out how popular the first name Tiffaney has been for the last 36 years (from 1974 to 2009) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tiffaney by gender

Based on the last 36 years of data, Tiffaney is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2009, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Tiffaney.

The history of the first name Tiffaney

The name Tiffaney has its roots in the Greek language, originating from the word "theophania," which translates to "manifestation of God." It is believed to have been introduced during the Byzantine era, around the 4th to 6th centuries AD.

This name gained popularity in medieval Europe, particularly in France and England. It was often used as a variant spelling of the name Tiffany, which itself was derived from the Greek word "theophania." The addition of the "ey" ending was likely an adaptation made by English scribes and scholars during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Tiffaney can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Tiffaney de Morville, who held estates in Shropshire, England.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tiffaney. One such figure was Tiffaney de Montfort (c. 1180 - 1232), a French noblewoman and crusader who accompanied her husband, Simon de Montfort, on the Fifth Crusade to the Holy Land. Another prominent figure was Tiffaney Luttrell (c. 1347 - 1420), an English heiress and landowner whose family played a significant role in the Wars of the Roses.

In the realm of literature, the name Tiffaney appeared in Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales," where a character named Tiffaney is mentioned in the "Prologue." Additionally, Tiffaney Aston (1485 - 1558), an English scholar and translator, is credited with translating several works from Latin into English during the Tudor period.

Moving forward in time, Tiffaney Boleyn (1598 - 1673) was a notable English courtier and aunt to Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII. She served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth I and was known for her intelligence and wit.

It is worth noting that while the name Tiffaney has a rich history, its popularity has fluctuated over time, and it is not as commonly used in modern times as it once was.

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