Tenniel
TEN-ee-əl
Tenniel is a girl’s name of English origin, meaning “English surname derived from a medieval personal name of unknown origin. ”, and peaked in popularity in 1976.
What Tenniel Means
“English surname derived from a medieval personal name of unknown origin. ”
The Story of Tenniel
Discover a name linked to whimsical art and literary magic, a name that graces the pages of a beloved classic.
Tenniel is an English surname, most famously associated with Sir John Tenniel, the illustrator of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The surname itself likely derives from a medieval personal name of unclear origin, lending it an air of historical mystique.
This name suits a child with an imaginative and artistic soul, someone who sees the world with a creative eye. You imagine your daughter bringing whimsy and intelligence to everything she does, with a mind full of wonder.
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Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Sir John Tenniel
Illustrator of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#6 in 1976
Total Births
11
First Recorded
1976
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