Tinnie, derived from the Cornish word 'tynny', meaning 'small village' or 'enclosure', is an unusual yet captivating given name of Cornish origin. It was traditionally used in Cornwall and other parts of Southwest England during the Middle Ages but has since become scarce. The name Tinnie is thought to have been used more frequently for females, although its usage was not strictly gender-specific. With only a handful of people bearing this name today, it retains an air of uniqueness and rarity.
"The name Tinnie experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a peak of 30 births in 1918 and lowest of 5 births in multiple years from 1882 to 1950. Overall, there were 954 babies named Tinnie between 1882 and 1980."