Meaning: Little lord
The story
Tiernan Anglicizes Tighearnán, formed from Old Irish lord and a diminutive suffix. The older name is borne by saints and medieval rulers.
Spellings & variants
- Tighearnán
- Tiarnan
- Ternan
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
- Royal
- Modern
Origins
Tiernan comes from Irish.
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