Gender Feminine & Masculine
Pronounced Pron. TAY-təm  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

From an English surname that was originally derived from a place name meaning "Tata's homestead" in Old English. It was brought to public attention by the child actress Tatum O'Neal (1963-) in the 1970s, though it did not catch on. It attained a modest level of popularity after 1996, when it was borne by a character in the movie Scream.

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Entry updated January 21, 2022