Tunne

Tunne is a masculine given name of Estonian origin. It is derived from the Estonian noun tunne, meaning “feeling” or “sensation.” As a personal name, Tunne reflects a broader Estonian pattern of using everyday vocabulary and abstract concepts as given names. The name is most commonly found in Estonia and has appeared in public life since the mid-20th century; it is relatively rare outside Estonia.

Notable bearers include Tunne Kelam (born 1936), an Estonian politician who served as a member of the European Parliament and played a role in Estonia’s movement toward independence and its post-Soviet political development. While other individuals named Tunne are documented in sources, they are less prominent in English-language references, contributing to the name’s relative obscurity on the international stage.