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Tiggy

OriginEnglish diminutive of Antigone, Greek
Meaning"worthy of one's parents, in place of one's parents"
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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 #450.

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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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