Tanni Name Meaning

The name Tanni is primarily used in the English language and its origins are also English. Tanni is a variant form of the English and German name Tania. The exact meaning of this name may not be very clear, however, in some interpretations, Tanni means "fairy queen" or "fire", deriving from the Greek name Tania.

When it comes to famous personalities, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson of Eaglescliffe is a notable person bearing this name. She is a former British wheelchair racer, a parliamentarian and a TV presenter. A winner of multiple gold medals in the Paralympic Games and several marathon races, she is often regarded as one of the most successful disabled athletes in the UK.