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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

  • Academy Award nominee
  • Known for films like 'The Tree of Life' and 'Badlands'

Terrence Howard (1969-)

Actor

  • Academy Award nominee
  • Known for roles in 'Hustle & Flow' and 'Iron Man'

Terrence McKenna (1946-2000)

Ethnobotanist, writer, lecturer, mystic

  • Advocated for the responsible use of psychedelics in exploring consciousness.
  • Authored influential books on ethnobotany and shamanism.