Terrell - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Terrell \t(e)-rre-

, also used as girl's name Terrell, is pronounced TARE-el. Possibly (Old French) "puller", referring to a nickname for a stubborn person, implying a comparison with a horse that uncooperatively pulls on the reins. Also possibly (Old German) "following Thor". Thor, the god of thunder, was a key figure in Norse mythology.

Terrell has 12 variant forms: Tarrall, Terell, Terrall, Terrel, Terrelle, Terrill, Terryal, Terryl, Terryll, Tirrell, Tyrell and Tyrrell.

For more information, see also related names Terry and Thorald.

Baby names that sound like Terrell are Derrell, Derrill, Derrel, Derrall, Derell, Darrell, Dorrell, Durrell, Tyrrel and Tirell.

Terrell is a very common first name for men (#471 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#788 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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