Tammo

Tammo is a masculine first name that has its roots in Old High German. It is often interpreted as 'the famous thinker', 'the esteemed thinker', 'the great thought', or also as 'famous for his thoughts'.

What does the name Tammo mean?

Tammo is a boy's name of Old High German origin. Its meanings include 'the famous thinker', 'the esteemed thinker', as well as 'the great thought' or alternatively 'famous for his thoughts'. The name can be derived as a Frisian short form of Thankmar or Dankmar and consists of the elements thank, which means 'thinking', 'thought', 'memory', or 'gratitude', and mari, which means 'famous', 'esteemed', or 'known'. In Scandinavia, Tammo is a common name, while it is less frequently given in northern Germany, despite its original roots in East Frisia. Other Frisian short forms include Tamme, Tomme, Temme, or Tamo.

Where does the name Tammo come from?

The name Tammo has Old High German roots and means among other things 'the great thought' as well as 'the esteemed thinker'. It is composed of the Old High German words thank, which means 'thinking', 'thought', 'memory', or 'gratitude', and mari, which means 'famous', 'esteemed', or 'known'. Tammo is prevalent in Frisian, Low German, East Frisian, and Scandinavian languages.

How do you pronounce Tammo?

The pronunciation of Tammo is clear and two-syllable. The name is usually pronounced as 'Tam-mo' [ˈtamo] and begins with a distinct T sound that conveys a certain clarity. The short A sounds open and grounded. The doubling of the m intensifies the sound, while the ending '-o' gently fades. Tammo conveys a Nordic and robust impression – a name with a stable foundation and friendly aura.

When is the name day of Tammo?

The name days for Tammo are celebrated on June 22, July 3, and December 29.

Popularity

In Germany, Tammo is among the relatively popular boy names. The name currently ranks 306th in the list of the most common baby names for boys. Its best ranking was in 2023 at 262nd place. Over the last ten years, Tammo has been given as a first name about 1,900 times, placing it 347th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 365th.

Nicknames & pet names

Mo / Momo / Tam / Tami / Tamino / Tamm / Tammchen / Tammi / Tammy / Tamtam / Tamto

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Famous people

• Tammo Harder (football player from Germany)
• Tammo Tom Dieck (mathematician from Germany)
• Tammo von Huntorp (one of the three defending leaders in the Battle of Altenesch in 1234)
• Tammo von Vamalia (fictional character from the book series 'Heirs of the Night')
• Tammo von Verden (Bishop of Verden from 1180 to 1188)