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Origin: French

Meaning: Light brown; Yellowish-brown of tanned leather

The Old French girl’s name Tawnee refers to a “light brown” or “yellowish-brown of tanned leather” color. This name gets its meaning from the color Tawny, which derives from the Old French word tané. Not only is Tawny a color, but it is also a species of owl mainly found in woodlands across Eurasia and North Africa. So whether your favorite color is this lovely orange shade or your most loved animal is an owl—or maybe you just love the autumnal woodsy vibe it offers—this cute variation of Tawny would be a lovely choice for baby.