What Does The Name Tatum Mean?

Tatum is a name for females. It is a name which means cheerful bringer of good luck and joy according to Old English. Some also say that it means "tata's homestead" and "lighthearted". It is at times also used as a surname. Infact it is more popular as a surname than a first name. The first name Tatum is not so common. Tait, Taitum, Tayte, Taite, Tat etc are the variants of this name.

One of the famous personalities with Tatum as their first name is Tatum O'Neal, an actress. She was an American actress and was the daughter of actor Ryan O'Neal. She was an Academy Award winning actress and she was best known for her film work as a child artist during the 1970s.

Tatum is most usually a feminine name and is a very common girl's first name and is a very popular last name. The name Tatum is of Old English origin. There are how ever more then one opinions about the meaning of the name Tatum. In most places it has been said to mean cheerful and full of spirit. A more reliable and accurate meaning would be "Tate's home", yet another meaning of the name Tatum being surprised or Different. It is simply a place name based English surname.

Tatum O'Neil is the name of a very famous American actress. She is best known for her film work as a child actress in the 1970s. Tatum was also the highest paid child actress in Hollywood. Her father is also a famous Hollywood actor called Ryan O'Neil. She was the youngest person ever to have won an Oscar award in 1974.