The baby name Terrance is a boy name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "Teh-runs".
Terrance is a name of Latin origin, meaning "smooth" or "polished". It is a variant of the name Terence, which was popularized by the Roman playwright Publius Terentius Afer. The name was introduced to England by the Normans in the 11th century and has been in use ever since. Terrance is a popular name in the United States, particularly among African American families.
The name Terrance is typically given to boys. It is pronounced TERR-ens, with the emphasis on the first syllable. The name is often shortened to Terry as a nickname. Terrance has been a popular name in the United States since the mid-20th century, peaking in popularity in the 1970s. It is still a common name today, although it has declined in popularity in recent years.
The name Terrance is composed of two elements: "ter-" meaning "earth" or "land" and "-ance" meaning "state or quality of". Together, the name can be interpreted as "quality of the earth" or "state of the land". The name has been borne by several notable individuals, including Terrance Hayes, an American poet and professor, and Terrance Knighton, a former NFL player.
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Celebrities with the Name Terrance
Terrance L. McGill Terrance L. McGill is a renowned American astrophysicist, who made significant contributions to the study of black holes and the formation of galaxies. He is famous for his groundbreaking research on the evolution of galaxies and the origin of cosmic rays. Some of his most memorable achievements include discovering the first known supermassive black hole in a nearby galaxy and developing the first model for the formation of massive galaxies. |
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