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Tyrell

“uncertain; possibly from a surname”

About the name Tyrell

Tyrell is an English and French surname that has been adopted as a given name. The surname Tyrell (also spelled Tyrrell) is of Norman origin, introduced to England after the Norman Conquest. Its etymology is uncertain; some sources suggest it may derive from the Old French ‘tirel’, possibly meaning ‘to pull’, but this is not definitively established. Tyrell has appeared as both a surname and a given name in English-speaking countries. The name is also recognized in literature and media, such as the Tyrell family in the ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ series by George R. R. Martin.

Meaning
uncertain; possibly from a surname
Origin
English/French
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
tie-REL(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Tyrrell
  • Tyrel

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Middle names for Tyrell

  • Tyrell James
  • Tyrell Michael
  • Tyrell Alexander
  • Tyrell Lee
  • Tyrell David

Questions about Tyrell

What does Tyrell mean?
Tyrell is an English name meaning "uncertain; possibly from a surname".
How do you pronounce Tyrell?
Tyrell is pronounced tie-REL, with emphasis on the second syllable.
What are variants of Tyrell?
Variants of Tyrell include Tyrrell, Tyrel.

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