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Origin: African

Meaning: Beloved; Fire

A fitting choice for your bouncing baby full of love and joy, the name Thandie means “beloved” and has a unique and adorable charm. Gender-neutral and of African and Zulu origin, it is a variant of Thandiwe which some may recognize from the British actress Thandiwe Newton who starred in Mission: Impossible 2 and The Pursuit of Happyness. Also a variant of Tandie, a Scottish name that means “fire,” and is perfect for boisterous babies full of charm and personality.