Terence
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Terence
Terence derives from the Latin name Terentius, meaning "smooth" or "tender," from the Latin root "terere" (to rub or wear smooth).
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Etymology
Terence derives from the Latin name Terentius, meaning "smooth" or "tender," from the Latin root "terere" (to rub or wear smooth). The name was popularized by the Roman playwright Terence (Publius Terentius Afer, 195–159 BCE) and has been traditionally used in Christian cultures, particularly in Ireland and among English-speaking populations.
Terence currently ranks #2,753 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1964.
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