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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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