Origin, Meaning, And History Of Tiernan
蒂尔南is predominantly a masculine name of Irish origin though it is also used for girls in certain regions. It is an anglicized form of the Old Irish name Tighearnán, meaning ‘Little Lord’ which is a combination of the word tigerna, meaning ‘lord,’ and a diminutive suffix.
As a personal name, it is adopted by the Irish princes in the honor of St. Tigernan or Tigernach or Tigernake, the sixth-century saint who founded a monastery at Errew. The name is also believed to be inspired by Tiernan O’Rourke (Tigernan Ua Ruairc), the Irish king of Breifne from the 12th Century. However, rather than the personal name or forename, Tiernan is more commonly used as a surname or family name for the Irish Catholics, derived from the family name Ó Tíghearnáin, meaning ‘descendant of Tíghearnán.’
Given that the name has Irish origin, it is widely used in Ireland and is among the most popular names in the country. However, it is also a popular name and surname in the US, UK, and Australia among various other countries.
The phonetic spelling of this two-syllable name is TEER-nan. Some of its common spelling variations are Tiarnán, Tieernan, Tiernann, Thiernan, Tiernnan, Ternan, Tirnan, Ternane, Tearnan, Ternant, and Tiernon. The name also has its roots in other cultures and languages, where the name has different spellings, including Tighearnach and Tighearnán in Medieval Irish, Tigernach and Tigernán in Old Irish.
The name is seldom used in popular culture and does not have much fictional presence. However, the name is borne by several notable personalities, including American author Cate Tiernan, who is best known for her Sweep series and children’s books The Princess, American Gold Gymnasts, and Disney Girls series. If you’re looking for a traditional name for your baby with deep Irish roots, this could be a perfect option.
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Famous People With The Name Tiernan
- 蒂尔南O’HalloranProfessional rugby union player from Ireland
- Mary Spear TiernanAmerican author who wrote the Round Robin service
- 蒂尔南McCannGaelic footballer who plays for the Killyclogher St Mary’s club and the Tyrone county team
- Frances TiernanAmerican author who penned more than 50 novels, including The Land of the Sky
- 蒂尔南BradyIrish-Australian political and LGBT rights campaigner
蒂尔南On The Popularity Chart
蒂尔南’s popularity witnessed ups and downs over the years. Look at the graphs below to learn more about the popularity and the ranking of the name.
Popularity Over Time
The name was somewhat popular in the 1980s. However, its popularity took a hit in the following years.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
蒂尔南was among the top 2,500 names in the US until 1999. However, the ranking of the name dropped in recent years and is placed among the top 15,000 popular names in the US.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Tiernan
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Names With Similar Meaning As Tiernan
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Tiernan?
The name Tiernan means a royal person, a regal, little lord.
2.蒂尔南名称的起源是什么?
蒂尔南has an Irish origin.
