Terence
Pronunciation: [ t-EHR-uhns ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Terence first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 165 babies have been named Terence in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Terence is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,193 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,193
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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"follower of Christ, Christian woman"
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"sorrowful, broken-hearted"
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#23,058 in US
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About the Name Terence
Terence is a girl name .
Is Terence a boy or girl name? Terence is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #23,193 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,926. Terence is more commonly used as a boy name.
Terence is currently ranked #23,193 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Terence include Ter, Tere, Terey, Tereie, Nce, Ncey, Tey, Teie, and Terkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Terence include Teresa . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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