Find out how popular the first name Tennelle has been for the last 5 years (from 1976 to 1980) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tennelle by gender

Based on the last 5 years of data, Tennelle is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1980, there were 12 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Tennelle.

The history of the first name Tennelle

The given name Tennelle has its origins in the Old English language, tracing back to the medieval period around the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "tene" meaning "hurt" or "injury" and "elle" meaning "elf" or "fairy." The combination of these words suggests that the name may have initially referred to a mischievous or troublesome sprite-like creature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tennelle can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears to have been used as a surname for a family residing in the county of Berkshire.

In the 13th century, a variant spelling of the name, "Tennell," was documented in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, which were administrative records of the English Exchequer. This particular entry was associated with a woman named Matilda Tennell, who was recorded as paying a tax in the year 1272.

During the Middle Ages, the name Tennelle was relatively uncommon, but it did appear sporadically in various historical records. One notable example is Tennelle de Bois, a French noblewoman born around 1320, who was known for her involvement in the Hundred Years' War between England and France.

In the 16th century, the name gained some prominence with the birth of Tennelle Everard, who was born in 1542 in Kent, England. She was a renowned scholar and translator, known for her work on translating Latin texts into English.

Another notable figure bearing the name Tennelle was Tennelle Bouvier, a French painter born in 1675 in Paris. She was celebrated for her portraits of the French aristocracy and her works are still displayed in various art galleries across Europe.

Over the centuries, the name Tennelle has remained relatively rare, but it has continued to be used occasionally, often with variations in spelling such as Tennell, Tenelle, or Tenell. While it may not have achieved widespread popularity, its unique and intriguing origins have ensured that it remains a distinctive and noteworthy name, carrying a rich history and cultural significance.

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