Find out how popular the first name Tamriel has been for the last 1 years (from 2015 to 2015) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tamriel by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Tamriel is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2015, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Tamriel.

The history of the first name Tamriel

The name Tamriel is believed to have originated from the Ehlnofex language, spoken by the ancient Ehlnofey race of Mer (Elves) on the continent of Tamriel in the fictional world of The Elder Scrolls. The Ehlnofex language is a constructed language created for the lore of the video game series.

Tamriel is the name of the primary continent in the world of The Elder Scrolls and is derived from the Ehlnofex words "Tam" meaning "Dawn" and "Riel" meaning "Beauty". The name is said to have been given to the continent by the Ehlnofey themselves, describing the land as "The Beauty of Dawn".

The earliest recorded mention of the name Tamriel dates back to the Mythic Era, the earliest known period in the fictional history of The Elder Scrolls. It is referenced in various in-game texts and lore books, such as the "Pocket Guide to the Empire, First Edition" and the "Annotated Anuad".

While Tamriel is a fictional name and does not have any real-world historical references, it has become well-known and iconic within the context of the The Elder Scrolls video game series, which has been running since 1994. Some notable characters from the series who have been associated with the name Tamriel include:

1. Tiber Septim (born in the year 2E 828, also known as Hjalti Early-Beard), the first Emperor of the Third Tamrielic Empire.
2. Uriel Septim VII (born in the year 3E 320), the Emperor of Tamriel during the events of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
3. Mannimarco (born in the year 2E 576), the King of Worms and the most powerful necromancer in the history of Tamriel.
4. Nelkir (born in the year 4E 201), the young son of Torygg, the High King of Skyrim, during the events of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
5. Ayrenn (born in the year 2E 555), the founder and first Queen of the First Aldmeri Dominion, a political alliance of Elven races in Tamriel.

While the name Tamriel itself does not have any real-world historical significance, it has become an integral part of the lore and mythology of The Elder Scrolls universe, representing the central landmass where most of the events and stories of the series take place.

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