Tenelle
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Tenelle first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 67 babies have been named Tenelle in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tenelle is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,037 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #34,037
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Tenelle
Tenelle is a girl name .
Tenelle is currently ranked #34,037 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tenelle include Ten, Tene, Teney, Teneie, Lle, Lley, Tey, Teie, and Tenkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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