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Terrel

TER-el

Popularity

#10756

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

French

Total Births

3,042

Peak Year

#94 in 1989

First Recorded

1915

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Terrel is a variant spelling of Terrell, which has uncertain origin. It might be an English surname derived from a place name or a Norman French name meaning "thunder ruler".

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Terrell Owens

    American former professional football wide receiver

Nicknames

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Spelling Variations

TerrellTerrill

Similar Names

DarrellCornellKendallLionel

Personality Traits

StrongResilientIndependentPractical

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