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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Storm; historically a nickname for someone with a stormy or blustery temperament
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- TEM-pest
Tempest is an English name that means storm, and it was historically used as a nickname for someone with a stormy or blustery temperament. It's pronounced TEM-pest. If you're drawn to names with real weight behind their sound, Tempest carries that directness right into its meaning.
Meaning & Origin of Tempest
Meaning: Storm; historically a nickname for someone with a stormy or blustery temperament.
Origin: English.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Tempest
TEM-pestIPA /ˈtɛmpɪst/
Popularity of Tempest
Tempest reached its high point in 1990, when 98 girls were given the name, ranking it #1566 that year. By 2024 it had fallen far from that peak, with just 12 babies named Tempest, putting it at #8876.
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FAQ
What does the name Tempest mean?
Storm; historically a nickname for someone with a stormy or blustery temperament. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Tempest?
Tempest is pronounced TEM-pest (IPA: /ˈtɛmpɪst/).
Is Tempest a popular name right now?
Tempest peaked at #1566 in 1990 and is ranked #8876 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1915–2024.)
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