Tempest

At a Glance: Name: Tempest – Meaning: storm; historically a nickname for someone with a stormy or blustery temperament – Origin: English – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: TEM-pest

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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

Phonetic: TEM-pest   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1915–2024.

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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, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Tempest)

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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