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Name Origin

Terence is a masculine given name of Roman origin. It derives from the Latin nomen (given name) 'Terentius', meaning 'tender' or 'smooth'. The name gained popularity through the famous Roman playwright Publius Terentius Afer, known simply as Terence.

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Famous People

Terence Tao (1975-)

Mathematician

  • Fields Medal winner
  • Known for his work in harmonic analysis, partial differential equations, and number theory

Terence Hill (1939-)

Actor

  • Starred in numerous Spaghetti Western films alongside Bud Spencer
  • Known for his comedic roles and action sequences

Terence Stamp (1939-)

Actor

  • Known for roles in films like 'Billy Budd', 'Superman' and 'The Limey'

Terence McKenna (1946-2000)

Writer, Lecturer, Ethnobotanist

  • Advocate for psychedelic exploration and its potential for personal and societal transformation

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