Tatum is associated with the meaning “Cheerful, full of spirit and light” — a beautiful sentiment to see brought to life in your child’s room.
Tatum is an English surname turned given name with Old English roots. It comes from a place name meaning "Tata's homestead" or "Tata's estate," where "tun" was the Old English word for a settlement or farm. The personal name Tata was a common Anglo-Saxon nickname, making Tatum essentially mean "the farm belonging to Tata."