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Name Origin

Tyrone is an Irish name meaning 'land of Eoghan.' Eoghan was a popular Gaelic personal name meaning 'born of the yew tree.'

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Famous People

Tyrone Davis (1941-2008)

Singer

  • Known for his soulful voice and hits like 'Turn Back the Hands of Time'
  • Influential figure in Chicago soul music

Tyrone Power (1914-1958)

Actor

  • Starred in classic Hollywood films like 'The Mark of Zorro'
  • Known for his charm and good looks

Tyrone Willingham (1953-)

Football Coach

  • First African-American head coach at a major Pac-10 football program (Stanford)
  • Led Notre Dame to its first BCS bowl appearance in decades

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