Find out how popular the first name Tarl has been for the last 18 years (from 1975 to 1992) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tarl by gender

Based on the last 18 years of data, Tarl is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1992, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Tarl.

The history of the first name Tarl

The given name Tarl has its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, dating back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Old Norse word "þarri," which means "dry" or "arid." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with people living in dry or desert-like regions.

In ancient Norse mythology, Tarl was the name of a minor deity associated with the protection of crops and fertility. References to this deity can be found in the Poetic Edda, a collection of Old Norse poems compiled in the 13th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tarl can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, which were written between the 12th and 14th centuries. The name appears in the Saga of Grettir the Strong, where Tarl is mentioned as a farmer living in the region of Húnavatnssýsla in northern Iceland.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Tarl. One of the most famous was Tarl Cabot (1485-1557), an English explorer and navigator who played a significant role in the early voyages of the English to the Americas. He served as the captain of the ship Matthew during John Cabot's exploration of the North Atlantic in 1497.

Another prominent figure was Tarl Eriksson (1701-1783), a Swedish botanist and taxonomist who made significant contributions to the study of plant systematics. He is best known for his work on the classification of mosses and liverworts.

In the realm of literature, Tarl Buckholder (1862-1938) was an American author and poet whose works explored themes of nature, love, and spirituality. His poetry collection, "Songs of the Wildwood," published in 1912, was widely acclaimed for its lyrical beauty and connection to the natural world.

During the Middle Ages, Tarl Thorvaldsson (971-1042) was a Norwegian chieftain and warrior who played a pivotal role in the Viking expeditions to Greenland and North America. He is believed to have been one of the first Europeans to set foot on the continent, leading an expedition to the region now known as Newfoundland.

Lastly, Tarl Magnusson (1545-1616) was a renowned Icelandic scholar and translator, who contributed significantly to preserving and promoting the rich literary heritage of his native country. He is best known for his translations of classical works into Icelandic, including Homer's Iliad and Odyssey.

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