Tanguy

Tanguy is a masculine given name of Breton origin that is also used as a surname in France. It is particularly common in Brittany and among francophone communities. The name has historical roots in the region and remains in use in modern times, appearing in various contexts in France and other French-speaking areas.

Notable people bearing the name include Yves Tanguy (1900–1955), a prominent French painter who became a leading figure in the Surrealist movement. As a surname, Tanguy appears among French individuals across different fields, especially in arts and public life, reflecting the name’s continued presence in contemporary culture.

In popular culture, Tanguy is the title of a 2001 French comedy directed by Étienne Chatiliez. The film centers on a man named Tanguy who, at a mature age, continues to live with his parents, using humor to explore themes of delayed adulthood and familial dynamics. The use of the name in the film contributed to its recognition in francophone popular culture.

See also: Saint names and Breton naming traditions sometimes influence the use of Tanguy as a given name, and the surname persists in various francophone regions.