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1/1/2016, 12:46 AM LMS
1/1/2016, 12:45 AM LMS

Name Tupelo
Gender Feminine
Usage Obscure
Pronounced Pron. /ˈtuː.pɪ.loʊ/
Edit Status Statusnot set

Meaning & History

From the name of a type of tree, derived from Creek ito meaning "tree" and opilwa meaning "swamp", for which the city of Tupelo, Mississippi, was named. This is borne by American author Tupelo Hassman. It was also used by American actress Riley Keough, granddaughter of Elvis Presley, for her daughter born 2022 (inspired by Elvis's birthplace).
Added 1/1/2016 by LMS