Terrell
Pronunciation: [ t-EHR-uhl ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Terrell first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,367 babies have been named Terrell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Terrell is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,540 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #37,540
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Germanic origin
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Hebrew origin
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#37,688 in US
Celtic/Old French (iv) origin
"yew wood, yew tree"
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#37,458 in US
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About the Name Terrell
Terrell is a girl name .
Is Terrell a boy or girl name? Terrell is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #37,540 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,495. Terrell is more commonly used as a boy name.
Terrell is currently ranked #37,540 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Terrell include Ter, Terr, Terry, Terrie, Ell, Elly, Ellie, Tey, Teie, and Terkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Terrell include Terra . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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