Tunny, of Latin origin, is a unique and distinctive given name. It is derived from the Latin word 'tunnus', which means 'tufted'. This name was likely inspired by the tufted capercaillie bird or perhaps the tufts of hair on animals like the buffalo. Tunny was predominantly used as a surname before becoming more popular as a given name in recent times, particularly among families seeking distinctive and meaningful names for their children.
The name Tunny was quite popular in 1927 with a total of 7 births that year.