Turbulent, stormy, or a violent wind
Derived from the English word tempest, which traces back to the Latin word tempestas. It suggests a person with a spirited, powerful, or stormy personality. The double-t spelling was popularized in the late 1980s by American actress Tempestt Bledsoe.
Less common today
Tempestt isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,973 in 1990.
American actress known for her role on The Cosby Show
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
