Serpent or lady of the city
Tanis is the Greek name for the ancient Egyptian city of Djanet, which served as a royal residence and burial site. In some contexts, it is also considered a Phoenician name associated with the goddess Tanit, or a modern diminutive of Tatiana.
Less common today
Tanis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,853 in 1997.
A half-elf leader and protagonist · Dragonlance series
Olympic silver medalist ice dancer
Canadian poet and novelist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
