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Tiggy
OriginEnglish diminutive of Antigone, Greek
Meaning"worthy of one's parents, in place of one's parents"
About Tiggy
An energetic nickname name occasionally encountered in England, particularly among Telegraph-reading circles. It is traditionally short for Antigone, but nowadays it's just as often bestowed as a standalone name.
A notable bearer is the former nanny of Princes William and Harry, Tiggy Legge-Bourke, who was actually born Alexandra.
Pronounced TIG-ee.
As of October 2026, Tiggy Nameberry popularity #638.
Editor's take: The name Tiggy is a girl's name meaning "worthy of one's parents, in place of one's parents".
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- Tiggy Legge
Bourke, former nanny of Princes William and Harry
- Tiggy Butler
British interior designer and restoration expert
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