The nameTérence
Térence is the French form of Terence, a boy's name of Latin origin, the name of a famous Roman comic poet.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
Térence comes from the Latin Terentius, a Roman family name of uncertain meaning.
Origin
Latin. Terence, a comic playwright of the 2nd century BC, is a Latin classic.
History
Térence has been given steadily in France since the 1970s, with a peak in the mid 2000s.
Popularity of the name Térence
Térence in France
Térence was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 880 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Térence. Its rise began around 1972, and it peaked in 2005. Half of all babies named Térence in France were born before 2000. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 39 births a year on average, against 52 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Térence mean?
Térence comes from the Latin Terentius, a Roman family name of uncertain meaning.
What is the origin of the name Térence?
Latin. Terence, a comic playwright of the 2nd century BC, is a Latin classic.
Is Térence a girl's or a boy's name?
Térence is a boy's name.