Tiger

The boy's name Tiger comes directly from the designation for a big cat, also known as a tiger. The meaning of the name is 'the tiger'.

What does the name Tiger mean?

The name Tiger for boys was directly taken from the animal of the same name. Its meaning is 'the tiger'. The roots of the name lie in the ancient Greek word tigris (τίγρις), which stands for 'tiger'. Additionally, the name is occasionally used as a nickname.

Where does the name Tiger come from?

The name Tiger has its origins in ancient Greek and means 'the tiger'. The etymological origin is the ancient Greek word tigris (τίγρις), which means 'tiger'. The name is widespread in various languages, including American and English.

How do you pronounce Tiger?

The pronunciation of Tiger is two syllables and powerful. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as 'Ti-ger' [ˈtiːɡɐ]. It begins with a long, clear 'Ti', which stands for clarity and directness. The strong 'g' in the second syllable sets a distinctive accent. The reduced sound of '-er' at the end provides a soft, slightly rolling finish. This gives Tiger a dynamic and present feel - energetic at the beginning and determined in the overall sound.

Popularity

In Germany, Tiger is among the less common first names. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most popular male baby names. Its best placement was in 2014 at rank 2,076. In the last ten years, the name Tiger has been given about 30 times, placing it at 4,271st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,012th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ti / Tig / Tigey / Tigga / Tiggy / Tigri

Famous people

• Emma Tiger Schweiger (German actress)
• Emma-Tiger Schweiger (child actress)
• Eye of the tiger (song by Survivor)
• Nell Tiger Free (English actress)
• Tiger (zoology) (species of cat with striped fur)
• Tiger Shaw (American ski racer, Olympic participant, later president of the US Ski Association)
• Tiger Woods (golfer)