Talmadge
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Talmadge
Talmadge is a surname derived from Old English, combining "tal" (meaning tall) and "madge" (a place or enclosure), literally meaning "tall enclosure" or "tall meadow." The name has been primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with notable bearers including American politicians and public figures from the 19th and 20th centuries.
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Etymology
Talmadge is a surname derived from Old English, combining "tal" (meaning tall) and "madge" (a place or enclosure), literally meaning "tall enclosure" or "tall meadow." The name has been primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with notable bearers including American politicians and public figures from the 19th and 20th centuries.
Talmadge currently ranks #9,603 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1933.
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