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Taffy

Girl Name day: July 24
Taffy is a short form of Christa: on birth records it is written Christa (32,745 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Christa page.
Origin: Greek/Latin. Meaning: Follower of Christ / anointed.
Short form of Christina/Christiana, ultimately from Greek 'christos' (anointed), i.e. a follower of Christ.

Name day for Taffy

July 24

Why this day? Taffy is a short form of Christa, and shares its name day.

Taffy is celebrated in the United States on July 24.

The story of the name Taffy

Taffy is a short form of Christa. It keeps its origin (Greek/Latin) and meaning — follower of Christ / anointed, and shares its name day, July 24.

On birth records, Taffy is rarely written as such: the Taffys are Christas (32,745 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Christa page.

Frequently asked questions about Taffy

What does Taffy mean?

Taffy is a short form of Christa, which means follower of Christ / anointed.

When is Taffy's name day?

July 24, together with Christa: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Taffy a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Christa.

Taffy's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 7/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 9/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Taffy

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Lizzie42%
  3. Dixie49%
  4. Goldie49%
  5. Rosie50%
  6. Elvira57%
  7. May57%
  8. Melba60%
  9. Lottie60%
  10. Carmela62%

Love potential for Taffy

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Lizzie50%
  3. Dixie61%
  4. Elvira62%
  5. Goldie68%
  6. Melba70%
  7. Estella71%
  8. Olga71%
  9. Lottie72%
  10. Faye73%

Professional potential for Taffy

Bottom 10

  1. Ila54%
  2. Lola54%
  3. Estella57%
  4. Lela59%
  5. Opal59%
  6. Elva59%
  7. Fern62%
  8. Velma62%
  9. Luella62%
  10. Rhoda64%

Crush potential for Taffy

Top 10

  1. Mable90%
  2. Bettie87%
  3. Bette87%
  4. Bettye87%
  5. Freda86%
  6. Beulah86%
  7. Velma84%
  8. Ola84%
  9. Rosemarie84%
  10. Myrna83%

Bottom 10

  1. Lizzie42%
  2. Lola42%
  3. Rosie48%
  4. Dixie51%
  5. Goldie53%
  6. Elvira54%
  7. Ramona55%
  8. Fannie57%
  9. Winnie57%
  10. May58%
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