Girl Name
Taffy
Taffy means “David”. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Taffy? It is a girl name whose meaning is "David", and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Tab.
Taffy meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: David
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Taffy as T·A·F·F·Y, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Taffy is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Taffy variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Taffya, Taffye, Taffyy, Taff.
- Nicknames: Taf and T.
- Middle names: Pair Taffy with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Taffy middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Tab, Tavia, Tobby, Tobi, Tova — full picks on the sibling names for Taffy guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Taffy? Browse our names like Taffy guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Taffy
What does the name Taffy mean?
Taffy means "David". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Taffy is used as a girl name.
What is the origin of Taffy?
The exact origin of Taffy is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Taffy?
Taffy has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Taffy a boy's or girl's name?
Taffy is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Taffy in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Taffy sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Taffy?
Names that share Taffy's sound and style include Tab, Tavia, Tobby, Tobi, Tova.
What middle names pair well with Taffy?
Good middle-name fits for Taffy pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Taffy is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Taffy is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Taffy?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Taffy share its rhythm without rhyming — Tab, Tavia, Tobby all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.