Tab is a unisex baby name that means “gazelle” and is a diminutive of the Aramaic name Tabitha. As a boy’s name, Tab comes from the 50s teen idol Tab Hunter.
Meaning of the name Tab:
Aramaic: gazelle
Origin of the name Tab:
Tab is a unisex baby name. As a girl’s name, Tab is a diminutive of the Aramaic name Tabitha and means “gazelle”. As a boy’s name, Tab is a diminutive for many names that begin with T.
Symbolism of the name Tab:
Tab means “gazelle”. A gazelle is an elegant, beautiful animal. They get their name from the Arabic term “ghazal” which is a lyrical love poem set to music.
Style of the name Tab:
traditional
Gender of the name Tab:
Tab is a unisex baby name.
Pronunciation of the name Tab:
TAB
Number of syllables in the name Tab:
one
Emotion evoked from the name Tab:
Tab evokes feelings of youth and enthusiasm.
Alternative spellings for the name Tab:
Tabb
Nicknames for the name Tab:
- Tabi
- Tabo
- Tay
- Tee
- Bo
Popularity of the name Tab:
According to the Social Security Administration, Tab is a popular baby name. As a boy’s name, Tab was in the top 1000 baby names list from 1956 to 1960. It peaked at #697 in 1957. It has never been in the top 1000 baby names list for girls.
Related names for the name Tab:
Great middle names for the name Tab and their meanings:
Boys:
- Cian (ancient)
- Theron (hunter)
- Felix (happy, fortunate)
- Miles (soldier, merciful)
- Asher (fortunate, blessed, happy one)
- Corin (spear)
- Rhodri (wheel, circle)
- Hunter (one who hunts)
Girls:
- Ivy (pledged to God, the plant)
- Luna (moon)
- Delilah (delicate)
- Daisy (day's eye, the flower)
- Elsie (pledged to God)
- Clover (key, the plant)
- Elodie (foreign riches)
- Lyra (lyre)
Famous people with the name Tab:
- Tab Benoit (American musician)
- Tab Murphy (American screenwriter)
- Tab Hunter (American actor and musician)
- Tab Perry (American football player)
Tab in popular culture:
Tab is not a common name in pop culture.