TENNESSEE

The Meaning Of The Name TENNESSEE
Meaning:	Meeting Place
Gender:	Unisex
Origin:	Native American (Cherokee)
Root:	From the name of the Cherokee town of Tanasi, located along the Little Tennessee River, believed to mean “bend in the river” or “gathering place”.
Syllables:	3

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Pronunciation: The name Tennessee is commonly pronounced as “TEN-uh-see”.

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Historical Figures:

Tennessee Williams (1911 – 1983) – An American playwright and screenwriter known for works such as “A Streetcar Named Desire” and “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof“.
Tennessee Ernie Ford (1919 – 1991) – An American singer and television host known for his hit songs like “Sixteen Tons”.

Famous People:

Tennessee Thomas (born 1984) – A British drummer best known for performing in the bands “The Like” and “Nice as F**k”.

Fictional Characters:

Tennessee Steinmetz – A character in the Disney film “The Love Bug” (1968).
Tennessee O’Neal – One of the Country Bears band in the film “The Country Bears“. He plays the “One String Thang” instrument.

Nicknames and Diminutives: Tenn, Tenny

Variations and Alternates: N/A

The Meaning Of The Name TENNESSEE