Tenor Name Origin
/TEE-nor/-
American (Western) 40%
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French (European) 35%
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Italian (European) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Tenor
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name 'Tenor' is derived from the musical term for a high male voice, originating from Latin 'tenor' meaning 'to hold'. It is used as a given name in some Western cultures, especially in artistic or musical contexts.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Tenor each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).