Terence
TEH-rens
Popularity
#2933
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Latin
Total Births
34,413
Peak Year
#1,025 in 1964
First Recorded
1885
Style
Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Likely of Etruscan origin, meaning is uncertain but possibly 'smooth'. It was also a Roman family name.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Terence Stamp
English actor known for roles in film and theatre
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