Teffany

Meaning & origin

Teffany is a rare spelling variation of the more common Tiffany. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1966, during a period when creative spellings of established names were gaining popularity. The name peaked in 1975, and its trajectory has been stable since, with very few annual births. Like Tiffany, Teffany is of Greek origin via the medieval English usage, tied to the Epiphany celebration. While it never ranked in national top 1000 lists, its rarity may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive version of a familiar sound. The name has no strong regional ties and remains rare across all states.

Teffany is a phonetic variant of the name Tiffany, which itself derives from the Greek name Theophania, meaning 'appearance of God' or 'manifestation of God'. Historically, Theophania was given to girls born on the Christian feast of Epiphany, which celebrates the revelation of God incarnate as Jesus Christ. The name Tiffany was popularized in medieval England and later saw a revival in the 1980s, with spelling variations like Teffany emerging in the 20th century. Teffany was first recorded in the United States in 1966 and peaked in 1975.