| Meaning | smooth |
| Origin | Latin, Roman |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ter-ence |
Terence, a distinguished male name of Latin origin, carries a graceful and tender essence. Rooted in ancient Roman culture, the name Terence embodies qualities of softness and gentleness, making it a timeless choice for your baby boy.
With its meaningful associations, Terence speaks of a kind-hearted and sensitive nature, reflecting the virtues of empathy and compassion. The name's variations, such as Terrence and Teryn, provide flexibility while retaining its classic charm.
In the realm of history and art, Terence finds resonance through famous figures like Terence Hill, the accomplished Italian actor, and Terence Tao, the brilliant mathematician. Notably, fictional Terences like Terry Mann from "Field of Dreams" and Terence Fletcher from "Whiplash" add depth to the name's cultural tapestry.
Choosing Terence for your little one bestows a name that effortlessly combines elegance and strength, promising a lifetime of grace and warmth. Whether he becomes a renowned figure or a cherished presence in your family, Terence is a name that will stand the test of time with poise and distinction.
| Terrance |
| Terrence |
| Terrell |
| Terry |
| Travis |
| Trevor |
| Troy |
| Thomas |
| Timothy |
| Theodore |
| Tyler |
| Tanner |
| Terry |
| Tez |
| Rence |
| Renny |
| Terence Hill | Italian actor and film director |
| Terence Tao | Australian-American mathematician |
| Terence McKenna | American ethnobotanist and psychonaut |
| Terence Crawford | American professional boxer |
| Terence Fisher | British film director |
| Terence Conran | British designer and restaurateur |
| Terence Blanchard | American jazz trumpeter and composer |
| Terence Stamp | English actor |
| Terence Donovan | English photographer |
| Terence Rattigan | English playwright |
| Terence Reese | British bridge player and writer |
| Terence Knox | American actor |
| Terence Bayler | New Zealand actor |
| Terence Davies | British film director |
| Terence Morgan | English actor |
| Terence Cuneo | British artist |
| Terence Yin | Hong Kong actor and singer |
| Terence Thomas | Indian businessman |
| Terence "Bud" Crawford | American football player |
| Terence Fletcher | Character in the movie "Whiplash" |
| Terence Black | Character in the TV series "Desperate Housewives" |
| Terence Higgs | Character in the Harry Potter series |
| Terence Tinker | Character in the TV series "The Fairly OddParents" |
| Terence "Terry" Bellefleur | Character in the TV series "True Blood" |
| Terence McDermott | Character in the book "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer |
| Terence "Terry" Silver | Character in the movie "The Karate Kid Part III" |
| Terence "Terry" Tibbs | Character in the TV series "Fonejacker" |
| Terence Maynard | Character in the TV series "Dream Team" |
| Terence "Terry" Boot | Character in the Harry Potter series |
| Terence "Terry" Jeffords | Character in the TV series "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" |
| Terence | Terry Ives - Character in the TV series "Stranger Things" |
| Terence Wheeler | Character in the TV series "EastEnders" |
| Terence "Terry" Brock | Character in the video game "Batman - Arkham City" |
| Terence "Terry" Marlow | Character in the TV series "Emmerdale" |
| Terence "Terry" Quill | Character in the TV series "Doctor Who" |
| Terence O'Malley | Character in the book "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart |
| Terence Harkin | Character in the TV series "The Fall" |