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Terance

TER-əns

Popularity

#8231

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Latin

Total Births

2,840

Peak Year

#76 in 1991

First Recorded

1938

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An alternate spelling of Terence, which is derived from the Roman family name Terentius, of unknown Etruscan origin.

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TerryTez

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Terence Stamp

    English actor known for his iconic roles.

  • Terence Davis

    American basketball player in the NBA.

Nicknames

TerryTez

Spelling Variations

TerenceTerranceTerenzio

Similar Names

TrentTrevorTitusCyrus

Personality Traits

intelligentwittycreativesophisticated

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