| Meaning | one who works with a lathe, woodworker |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Turner |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Turn-er |
This surname-as-first-name brings occupational heritage into contemporary use. Turner suggests craftsmanship and skill, evoking images of artisans who shape raw materials into finished works. The name has gained momentum in recent years as parents explore occupational surnames for their distinctive character. Two syllables provide comfortable rhythm without complexity. Turner sounds equally at home in rural and urban settings, bridging different lifestyle contexts. The name carries an active, dynamic quality—it's a doing word transformed into identity. Parents often appreciate how Turner sounds both grounded and aspirational. It works beautifully with single-syllable middle names or longer, more traditional choices. The name photographs with visual appeal and looks professional in written contexts. Turner rarely appears in top name lists, ensuring distinctiveness without obscurity. Children named Turner often report positive associations with their name, finding it memorable to teachers and peers. The name transitions smoothly from childhood through adulthood, maintaining its character across life stages. For families seeking something with historical roots and modern sensibility, Turner offers substantial appeal.
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| Terner |
| Turnor |
| Thomas |
| Timothy |
| Theodore |
| Tyler |
| Trevor |
| Travis |
| Tristan |
| Troy |
| Thaddeus |
| Terrance |
| Tucker |
| Tobias |
| Turn |
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| Ner |
| Turny |
| Turner Johnson | American musician |
| Turner Stevens | British actor |
| Turner Davis | Canadian author |
| Turner Martin | Australian athlete |
| Turner Smith | South African entrepreneur |
| Turner Lee | Korean filmmaker |
| Turner Wright | Irish journalist |
| Turner Miller | Swedish chef |
| Turner Anderson | Norwegian explorer |
| Turner Wilson | Scottish painter |
| Turner White | New Zealand scientist |
| Turner Clark | Canadian politician |
| Turner Lewis | American singer-songwriter |
| Turner Hill | British historian |
| Turner Taylor | Australian photographer |
| Turner Brown | Canadian engineer |
| Turner Hall | Irish musician |
| Turner King | South African actor |
| Turner Green | Danish environmentalist |
| Turner Adams | American athlete |
| Turner Johnson | character from a fantasy book series |
| Turner Scott | character from a mystery novel |
| Turner Williams | character from a sci-fi movie |
| Turner Anderson | character from a TV drama |
| Turner Harris | character from a thriller novel |
| Turner Martin | character from a romance novel |
| Turner White | character from a historical fiction book |
| Turner Davis | character from a fantasy game |
| Turner Robinson | character from a sci-fi TV series |
| Turner Clark | character from a drama film |
| Turner Moore | character from an adventure book |
| Turner Hall | character from a mystery TV show |
| Turner Taylor | character from a crime novel |
| Turner Edwards | character from a superhero comic |
| Turner Green | character from an animated series |
| Turner Wilson | character from a fantasy video game |
| Turner King | character from a comedy film |
| Turner Smith | character from a romance TV series |
| Turner Brown | character from a thriller movie |
| Turner Hill | character from a sci-fi book |