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Name Origin

Terrence is a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman cognomen Terentius. It traditionally means 'tender' or 'smooth'.

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Famous People

Terrence Malick (1943-)

Film director

  • Known for his philosophical and visually stunning films
  • Directed acclaimed movies like 'Badlands', 'Days of Heaven', 'The Thin Red Line' and 'Tree of Life'

Terrence Howard (1969-)

Actor

  • Nominated for an Academy Award for his role in 'Hustle & Flow'
  • Known for roles in films like 'Iron Man', 'Crash' and the TV series 'Empire'

Terrence McKenna (1946-2000)

Writer, philosopher, ethnobotanist

  • Known for his theories on psychedelics and their potential for human consciousness exploration
  • Authored influential books like 'Food of the Gods' and 'Archaic Revival'