Tinker Bell

Gender Feminine
Pronounced Pron. /ˈtɪŋ.kəɹ ˈbɛl/(American English) /ˈtɪŋ.kə ˈbɛl/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Created by the writer J. M. Barrie for a fairy character, first introduced in his 1904 play Peter Pan. Her name refers to the fact that she is a mender of pots and kettles (a tinker) with a voice like a tinkling bell.

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Entry updated December 1, 2024