Tiffany

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Proper noun 1.2.1 Quotations 1.2.2 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

From a surname based on a medieval given name Theophania, from Ancient Greek theos "god"+phainein"to appear", traditionally given to girls born at Epiphany.

[edit] Proper noun

Singular Tiffany

Plural -

Tiffany

1. A northern English surname.
2. A female given name transferred from the surname, also associated with a jewelry store.

[edit] Quotations

• 1985 Ed McBain: Snow White and Rose Red: page 130:

  "That's her real name, you know. I mean, a lot of girls working the topless joints, they take exotic, sexy names...well, Tiffany Carter, for example...but that was the name Tracy was born with."

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