Latin · Boy name
Terrance
“from the Roman family name Terentius”
About the name Terrance
Terrance is a spelling of Terence, which comes from the Roman family name Terentius. The meaning of Terentius is unknown, and a link with the Latin terra, ‘earth’, is not accepted. The best-known Roman bearer was Publius Terentius Afer, called Terence, a playwright from North Africa whose comedies were widely read in Europe. In Ireland, Terence was used to anglicize the Gaelic name Toirdhealbhach.
- Meaning
- from the Roman family name Terentius
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- te-RENCE(2 syl.)
Middle names for Terrance
- Terrance James
- Terrance Alexander
- Terrance Michael
- Terrance David
- Terrance Joseph
Questions about Terrance
- What does Terrance mean?
- Terrance is a Latin name meaning "from the Roman family name Terentius".
- How do you pronounce Terrance?
- Terrance is pronounced te-RENCE, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Terrance?
- Variants of Terrance include Terrence, Terence.
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