Topsy
From a nickname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the English word top, popularised as a given name by a character in literature.
Meaning and origin
Topsy is best known as the name of a young character in Harriet Beecher Stowe's 1852 novel Uncle Tom's Cabin.
How to pronounce Topsy
| English (US) | TOP-see /ˈtɑpsi/ |
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