Tapper

• Origin: Estonian
• Meaning: “battle ax.”
• Gender: masculine

The name comes directly from the Estonian word for battle ax. It ultimately derives from the Russian, topor. It has been in use as a given-name, though rarely, there are fewer than 5 bearers of this name in Estonia.

It has a designated name day in Estonia of May 12th.

Sources

• https://et.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tapper
• https://www.vara.ee/nimepaev-tapper/
• https://www.stat.ee/nimed/TAPPER