Meaning: Possibly stone and prickly-pear cactus
The story
Tenoch is a Nahuatl name associated with a traditional Mexica leader. Its proposed elements refer to stone and prickly pear, but the exact derivation and early historical narrative are not fully certain.
Nicknames
- Teno
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
- Strong
- Short
- Works everywhere
Origins
Tenoch comes from Nahuatl.
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